“Coffee, the favorite drink of the civilized world.” – Thomas Jefferson, third president of the United States
ANTICIPATIVE
anticipant, anticipative, expectant
(adjective) marked by eager anticipation; “an expectant hush”
Source: WordNet® 3.1
Etymology
Adjective
anticipative (comparative more anticipative, superlative most anticipative)
Of or pertaining to anticipation; inclined to anticipate; expectant.
Source: Wiktionary
An*tic"i*pa*tive, a.
Definition: Anticipating, or containing anticipation. "Anticipative of the feast to come." Cary.
– An*tic"i*pa*tive*ly, adv.
Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition
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PUNGENCY
(noun) wit having a sharp and caustic quality; “he commented with typical pungency”; “the bite of satire”
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