70 entries under keen topic. ×

33
sharp(adjective, understanding, strong, hard, cool)
32
piercing(noun, verb, adjective, strong, cool)
24
acute(adjective, understanding, strong, sharp)
22
incisive(adjective, understanding, strong, hard)
17
intelligent(adjective, understanding, sharp, smart)
16
perceptive(adjective, understanding, strong, sharp)
15
discerning(adjective, understanding, reasonable, sharp)
14
cutting(verb, adjective, strong, hard, cool)
13
deep(adjective, strong, slight, sharp)
13
biting(verb, adjective, strong, hard, cool)
13
profound(adjective, strong, slight, sharp)
13
trenchant(adjective, strong, sharp, intense)
11
astute(adjective, understanding, sharp, smart)
10
severe(adjective, strong, cool, sharp)
9
bitter(adjective, strong, hard, cool, severe)
9
intense(adjective, strong, cool, severe)
8
clever(adjective, sharp, smart, bright)
8
cold(adjective, cool, severe, sharp)
8
stinging(adjective, strong, hard, cool, severe)
6
crisp(adjective, cool, severe, sharp)
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