This is the 4556th most frequent Chinese word.
極度
"極度" means "extremely" or "to an extreme degree."
Here, "極度" is used as an adjective to describe the intensity of the desire.
他對成功的渴望是極度的。
His desire for success is extreme.
In this sentence, "極度" serves as an adverb to emphasize the condition of coldness.
今天的天氣極度寒冷。
Today's weather is extremely cold.
"極度" acts as an adjective modifying "緊張的情緒" to highlight the level of tension.