3
corrosive(adjective, physical energy)
3
deplorable(adjective, sad, miserable, wretched, pitiful)
3
inspiring(adjective, strong, moving, pleasant, difficult)
3
melancholy(adjective, wretched, pitiful, pathetic)
3
nostalgic(adjective, moving, emotional, touching)
3
perturbing(adjective, moving, emotional, painful, touching)
3
plaintive(adjective, sad, miserable, wretched, pitiful)
3
regrettable
3
relevant(adjective, appropriate)
3
rousing(adjective, moving, pleasant, pleasing, touching)
3
rueful(adjective, upset, sad, miserable, wretched)
3
scathing(adjective, strong, hard, harsh, powerful)
3
serious
3
sincere
3
tangy(adjective, strong, sharp, sweet, powerful)
3
tearful(adjective, upset, crying)
3
thrilling(adjective, strong, moving, pleasant, difficult)
3
vigorous
3
virulent(adjective, evil, nasty, harsh, vicious)
3
vivacious
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