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green(adjective, sharp, unpleasant, bitter, sour)
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hard(strong, powerful, penetrating)
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heady(adjective, strong, hard, sharp, offensive)
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hurtful
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irritating(adjective, sharp, harsh, bitter, stinging)
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loud(adjective, strong, hard, sharp, offensive)
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mephitic(adjective, strong, offensive, sweet, foul)
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moldy(adjective, strong, offensive, sweet, foul)
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musty(adjective, strong, sharp, offensive, unpleasant)
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odoriferous(adjective, strong, sharp, offensive, sweet)
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perfumed(adjective, strong, offensive, sweet, hot)
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proverbial
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racking
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rancid(adjective, hard, sharp, unpleasant, foul)
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rapier-like
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savorous(adjective, strong, offensive, sweet, foul)
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scented(adjective, strong, offensive, sweet, hot)
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searching
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slashing(adjective, attack, respect, vigor)
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soured(adjective, sharp, unpleasant, bitter, sour)
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