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noun

• an instinctive motive

• a strong restless desire

verb

• force or impel in an indicated direction

• push for something

• spur on or encourage especially by cheers and shouts

36%8 Demanding prompt action
adverb

• with great urgency

36%6 Took prompt action
noun

• the lean flesh of a fish that is often farmed; can be baked or braised

• any of various freshwater fish of the family Cyprinidae

verb

• raise trivial objections

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