quickening

  1. Verb.  (present participle of, quicken) .
  2. Noun.  The action of bringing someone or something to life.
  3. Noun.  The first noticable movements of a foetus during pregnancy, or the period when this occurs.
  4. Noun.  Stimulation, excitement (of a feeling, emotion etc.).

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