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prime(verb, make, cause, start, promote)
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produce(verb, cause, start, prompt, irritate)
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promote(verb, cause, start, prompt, irritate)
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prompt(verb, cause, start, irritate, arouse)
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provoke(verb, start, stimulate, irritate, aggravate)
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quicken(verb, cause, start, prompt, irritate)
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rally(verb, cause, start, prompt, irritate)
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roust(verb, make, cause, start, promote)
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set(verb, drop, decline, drive, run)
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start(verb, cause, prompt, irritate, arouse)
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stir(verb, cause, start, prompt, irritate)
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suscitate(verb, make, cause, start, promote)
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thrill(verb, cause, start, irritate, fire)
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titillate(verb, cause, start, promote, prompt)
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titivate(verb, make, cause, start, promote)
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waken(verb, cause, start, prompt, irritate)
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whet(verb, cause, start, prompt, irritate)
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abet(verb, irritate, aggravate, incite)
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abrade(verb, irritate, aggravate, incite)
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affront(noun, verb, irritate, aggravate, incite)
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