2
sweetener(noun, lure, bribe, incentive, bait)
2
temper(noun, anger, resentment, annoyance)
2
torment(noun, distress, annoyance, suffering, anguish)
2
trouble(noun, difficulty, distress, pain, irritation)
2
ultimatum(noun, dispute, challenge, question, test)
2
whet
1
activation(noun, start, excitement, beginning, encouragement)
1
activity(noun, feeling, pleasure, passion, excitement)
1
actuation(noun, drive, start, desire, reason)
1
advice
1
advocacy
1
aggravate
1
aggro(noun, trouble, difficulty, pain, stress)
1
allurement(noun, fancy, reason, call, request)
1
amplification
1
angle(drive, desire, reason, interest, inspiration)
1
annoying
1
arousing
1
attraction(noun, fancy, challenge, call, request)
1
audacity(order, disregard, command, opposition, resistance)
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