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spur
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3
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3
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3
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3
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3
heaving(verb, adjective, motivating, propelling)
3
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3
incitement(noun, appeal, urging, needling)
3
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3
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3
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3
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3
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3
thrusting(verb, adjective, motivating, propelling)
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annoying
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arousing(noun, verb)
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