2
risqué(adjective, decent, racy)
2
sensational(moving, stirring, inspiring, exhilarating, thrilling)
2
stimulate
2
taking(adjective, pleasant, fair, attractive, pleasing)
2
unseemly(improper, indelicate, off-color)
2
vivid
2
vulgar(dirty, foul, improper, indelicate, off-color)
2
winsome(adjective, pleasant, fair, sweet, attractive)
2
wounding
1
X-rated(dirty, foul, improper, steamy, sensuous)
1
acceptable
1
active(adjective, bright, energetic, vigorous, cheerful)
1
adrenalizing
1
adventuresome(adjective, mad, bold, naughty, impudent)
1
affecting
1
aggravative
1
agile(adjective, bright, energetic, active, vigorous)
1
animate(adjective, bright, energetic, active, vigorous)
1
animated(adjective, bright, energetic, lively, active)
1
ankus(noun, motive)
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