10
explode(verb, start, blow, rage, excited)
10
spark(noun, verb, light, bar, fire)
10
sparkle(noun, verb, light, rage, flash)
9
break out(verb, expression, phrasal verb, start, blow)
9
seethe(verb, rise, blow, rage, excited)
9
twinkle(noun, verb, light, flash, color)
8
flame up(verb, expression, phrasal verb, excited, blaze)
8
flare up(verb, expression, phrasal verb, attack, rise)
8
flutter(noun, verb, blow, flash, blaze)
8
fume(verb, rise, blow, rage, excited)
8
glitter(noun, verb, light, flash, color)
8
signal(noun, indication, alarm, authorization)
7
blaze up(verb, expression, phrasal verb)
7
broaden(verb, spread)
7
scintillation(noun, light, bar, element, heat)
7
widen(verb, spread)
6
boil(verb, rise, rage, excited, blaze)
6
burn up(verb, expression, phrasal verb, blow, blaze)
6
burst out(verb, expression, phrasal verb, rage, excited)
6
kindle(verb, light, start, heat, color)
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