127 entries under powerful topic. ×

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infiltrating(verb, adjective, sharp, pungent)
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mordant(adjective, strong, hard, sharp, harsh)
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pointed(adjective, strong, severe, sharp, nasty)
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quick-witted(adjective, strong, keen, sharp, smart)
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strong(adjective, severe, sharp, intense)
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acid(adjective, strong, severe, sharp, harsh)
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caustic(adjective, strong, hard, severe, sharp)
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permeating(verb, adjective, sharp, piercing)
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acrid(adjective, strong, sharp, harsh)
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acrimonious(adjective, strong, hard, severe, cold)
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fierce(adjective, strong, sharp, intense)
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hard(strong, cutting, hurtful)
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pervasive(adjective, sharp, piercing, pungent)
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puncturing(noun, verb, adjective, sharp)
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telling(adjective, strong, sharp, critical)
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entering(verb, adjective, sharp, pungent)
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great(adjective, strong)
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impressive(adjective, influential)
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observant(adjective, understanding, strong, sharp, smart)
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piquant(adjective, strong, hard, sharp)
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