2
scratchy(prickly, itchy)
2
seasoned
2
shooting
2
snappy(adjective, strong, cool, severe, keen)
2
spicy(strong, sharp, powerful, hot, poignant)
2
strident
2
stringent
2
suffering(verb, paining)
2
sullen(adjective, severe, nasty, hostile, resentful)
2
terrible(adjective, tender, raw, painful, burning)
2
testy(adjective, keen, sharp, lively)
2
thistly(adjective, thorny)
2
tingle(noun, hurt, agony, discomfort, aching)
2
torturous
2
truculent(adjective, attack, respect)
2
vehement(strong, powerful, penetrating)
2
vexatious(tender, pain, raw, painful, burning)
2
violent(strong, powerful, penetrating)
2
woeful(adjective, painful)
1
Siberian(adjective, cool, severe, keen, sharp)
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