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motivator(spur, incentive, provocation, motive)
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motive power(expression, pressure, stimulus, propulsion)
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persistence(power, strength, energy, vigor)
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progress(gain, thrust, forward, advancement)
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reason(drive, cause, desire, interest)
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rush(push, speed, pressure, thrust)
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shove(push, pressure, thrust, impulse)
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spirit(dash, vivacity)
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advance(movement, push, development, growth)
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alacrity
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ambition(drive, push, energy, desire)
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animation(drive, energy, dash, life)
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brio(dash, vivacity)
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brunt(trouble, power, strength, energy)
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caprice
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celerity(speed, rate)
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clout(trouble, drive, power, strength)
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coercion(trouble, power, strength, energy)
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desire(drive, interest, stick, need)
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determination(power, strength, energy, vigor)
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