Occasionally one comes across parents who take the opposite line, who show no interest at all in their children, and these of course are far worse than the ______ing ones.(having too much love)
doting
Her mind was so ________ and she was so quick to learn that her ability should have been obvious even to the most half-witted of parents.(smart to understand quickly)
nimble
She could read fast and well, and she naturally began ______ing after books.(having a strong desire)
hankering