Anticipation builds, taste buds awaken, hunger pangs strike.

Meaning: This sentence describes the feeling of excitement and hunger that people feel just before a meal is served.

Choice of Words: Anticipation is a feeling of excitement or eagerness about something that is going to happen. Builds means to increase or grow gradually. Taste buds are small bumps on the tongue that help people taste food. Awaken means to come to life or become active. Hunger pangs are strong feelings of hunger. Strike means to hit or attack suddenly.

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