16
aim(noun, verb, feeling, drive, power)
15
ambition(noun, drive, love, plan, passion)
14
inclination(noun, feeling, drive, power, love)
13
hankering(noun, end, feeling, drive, power)
13
covet(verb, take, mean, feeling, direct)
13
craving(noun, feeling, strong, drive, power)
13
yearning(noun, feeling, strong, drive, power)
12
choose(verb, take, promote, favor, desire)
12
demand(noun, verb, take, order, place)
12
expect(verb, hold, plan, desire, assume)
12
hanker(verb, take, desire, fancy, exact)
11
intention(noun, feeling, drive, power, plan)
11
liking(noun, feeling, drive, power, love)
11
pine(verb, take, desire, fancy, exact)
11
prefer(verb, take, accept, love, determine)
11
preference(noun, expression, part, feeling, drive)
11
yen(noun, verb, feeling, strong, drive)
10
bid(noun, verb, demand, want, request)
10
command(noun, verb, order, place, set)
10
disposition(noun, feeling, drive, power, character)
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