2
sting(noun, sharpness, acerbity, acidity, mordancy)
2
taste(noun, essence, savor, zest, flavor)
2
twang(noun, taste, hint, suggestion, trace)
2
vigour
2
vim(noun, taste, extract, essence, savor)
2
vinegariness(noun, sharpness, acerbity, acidity, mordancy)
2
virulence(noun, sharpness, acerbity, acidity, mordancy)
2
vitality(noun, return, recoil, wit, rebound)
1
acescency
1
acidulousness
1
aroma(noun, excitement, taste, interest, hint)
1
astringence
1
bitter
1
bitter pill
1
brilliance
1
cleverness
1
collation
1
distinctness
1
essence(noun, taste, extract, savor, zest)
1
excitement(noun, interest, color, flavor)
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