flaring vs intense

flaring

noun
  • The deliberate open-air burning of natural gas that is generated as a by-product of various petrochemical processes, especially oil extraction; gas flaring. 

  • The act of something that flares. 

intense

adj
  • Extreme in size or strength. 

  • Stressful and tiring. 

  • Strained; tightly drawn. 

  • Extreme in degree; excessive. 

  • Very severe. 

  • Very emotional or passionate. 

  • Strict, very close or earnest. 

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