The renewal of the debate was anticipated but its _________was not.

?A?intensity?

The renewal of the debate was anticipated but its intensity was not.

intensity?

[?n'tens?ti] [?n'tens?ti]

n.

The poem showed great intensity of feeling.

emotion?

[?'m?n] [?'mon]

n.

Love, joy, hate, fear and grief are all emotions.