lust - A powerful urge or longing – a deep-seated drive that can sometimes lead to irrational or impulsive behavior, often of a sexual nature.
He liked reading the old story about the prince who had a lust for power that drove him to betray even his closest allies.
intrigue - To arouse curiosity and interest by unusual, new, and fascinating qualities
Though Steve didn't understand much about the field of Artificial Intelligence, he was intrigued about all the talk he heard about it, and he wanted to learn more about it.
wonder - To feel curiosity or doubt about something; to question or inquire about something, often with a sense of awe or amazement.
When she saw the magician perform his final trick with the glass ball, she couldn't stop wondering how he did the trick.
binge - Indulge in an activity, especially eating, to excess
Bob loved eating pizza so much, that whenever he had a desire to eat pizza, he ordered several pies and would binge and continue eating until his bursting stomach couldn't hold any more food.