3
lure(noun, reason, spur, stimulus, motivation)
3
motivator(noun, spur, incentive, provocation, motive)
3
motive power(noun, expression, pressure, stimulus, propulsion)
3
persistence(noun, power, strength, energy, vigor)
3
progress(noun, gain, thrust, forward, advancement)
3
reason(noun, drive, cause, desire, interest)
3
rush(noun, push, speed, pressure, thrust)
3
shove(noun, push, pressure, thrust, impulse)
3
spirit(noun, dash, vivacity)
2
acceleration(speed, rate)
2
actuate
2
advance(noun, movement, push, development, growth)
2
alacrity(noun, speed)
2
ambition(noun, drive, push, energy, desire)
2
animation(noun, drive, energy, dash, life)
2
ardour
2
brio(noun, dash, vivacity)
2
brunt(noun, trouble, power, strength, energy)
2
caprice
2
celerity(noun, speed, rate)
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