4
helpful(adjective, good, happy, sympathetic, healthy)
4
suitor(noun, job, competitor, runner, hunter)
4
timely(adjective, good, happy, sympathetic, hot)
4
up-and-coming(adjective, advance, view, success, perhaps)
4
visionary(adjective, person, good feelings)
4
wannabee
4
yearning(adjective, keen, eager, desirous, wanting)
3
certain(adjective, strong, easy, solid, hope)
3
amorous(adjective, eager, desirous, wanting, aspiring)
3
anticipatory(adjective, expectant)
3
apt(adjective, reasonable, fair, acceptable, expected)
3
ardent(adjective, energetic, enthusiastic, determined, desirous)
3
beaming
3
beneficial(adjective, good, happy, sympathetic, hot)
3
claimant(noun, job, competitor, runner, hunter)
3
contender(noun, job, competitor, participant, runner)
3
encouraged(adjective, salmon, fortified, invigorated, heartened)
3
euphoric
3
exhilarated
3
favored(happy, fortunate, opportune, lucky, blessed)
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