5
spirit
4
acridness(noun, sharpness, bitterness, acerbity, acidity)
4
asperity(noun, sharpness, acerbity, acidity, mordancy)
4
astringency(noun, taste, extract, essence, sharpness)
4
dash
4
keenness
4
life
4
pepper(noun, zest, salt, vibrancy, powerhouse)
4
salt(noun, excitement, taste, interest, sharpness)
4
zip(noun, excitement, taste, interest, hint)
3
acrimony(noun, physical energy)
3
acuity
3
causticity(noun, sharpness, bitterness, acerbity, acidity)
3
kick(noun, power, strength, excitement, return)
3
seasoning(noun, excitement, taste, interest, extract)
3
smell(noun, hint, suggestion, trace, sharpness)
3
sparkle(noun, return, recoil, wit, bite)
3
unripeness(noun, sourness)
3
verve(noun, return, recoil, wit, rebound)
3
vivacity
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