spice

US /spaɪs/
UK /spaɪs/
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an aromatic or pungent vegetable substance used to flavor food, e.g., cloves, pepper, or cumin.

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Add a pinch of your favorite spice to the soup.
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Cinnamon is a common spice used in baking.
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seasoningflavoringcondiment
2.

something that adds interest or excitement to life

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Variety is the spice of life.
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A little bit of danger adds spice to the adventure.
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zestzingexcitementinterestflavor
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to add spice to food or drink

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She decided to spice the curry with extra chili.
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You can spice up your hot chocolate with a dash of cinnamon.
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flavorseasonenlivenpep up
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to make something more interesting or exciting

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We need to spice up our marketing campaign.
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Adding a new challenge will spice up the game.
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enlivenexcitestimulateinvigorate
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spice up