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biting(verb, adjective, attack, strong, hard)
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sharp(adjective, attack, strong, hard, cool)
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bitter(adjective, strong, hard, cool, severe)
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severe(adjective, strong, cool, keen, sharp)
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smarting(noun, verb, adjective, hard, hurt)
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caustic(adjective, attack, strong, hard, respect)
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acrimonious(adjective, strong, hard, severe, sharp)
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acid(noun, adjective, attack, strong, respect)
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agonizing(verb, adjective, strong, tender, powerful)
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piercing(adjective, strong, cool, severe, keen)
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acrid(adjective, attack, strong, respect, sharp)
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irritating(verb, adjective, sharp, harsh, pain)
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mordant(adjective, attack, strong, hard, respect)
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painful(adjective, hard, sharp, tender, raw)
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prickly(adjective, severe, keen, sharp, fine)
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pungent(adjective, attack, strong, respect, sharp)
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aching(noun, verb, adjective, hard, hurt)
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hurting(verb, adjective, tender, raw, painful)
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keen(adjective, strong, cool, severe, sharp)
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