שָׁקַד

From LSJ

πάντες ἄνθρωποι τοῦ εἰδέναι ὀρέγονται φύσει → all men naturally desire knowledge

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English (Strong)

a denominative from שָׁקֵד; to be (intensively, make) almond-shaped: make like (unto, after the fashion of) almonds.
a primitive root; to be alert, i.e. sleepless; hence to be on the lookout (whether for good or ill): hasten, remain, wake, watch (for).