184 entries under sharp topic. ×

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on the button(expression, idiom, critical, penetrating)
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on the nose(expression, idiom, critical, penetrating)
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peppery(adjective, strong, keen, powerful)
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pertinent(critical, penetrating, meaningful, incisive)
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quick-witted(adjective, strong, keen, intense)
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sensitive(adjective, careful, penetrating, searching)
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short-and-sweet(short, compact, critical, penetrating)
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snarling(mean, nasty, bitter, caustic)
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sullen(adjective, mean, harsh, cross)
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abusive(adjective, cross, fierce, hostile)
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all-pervading(powerful, pungent)
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antagonistic(adjective, mean, harsh, cross)
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arrogant(mean, keen, critical, caustic)
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austere(mean, nasty, bitter, caustic)
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belligerent(adjective, mean, harsh, cross)
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browbeating(adjective, mean, harsh, cross)
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brusque(mean, short, abrupt, sarcastic)
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bullying(adjective, mean, harsh, cross)
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chaffing(mean, keen, nasty, critical)
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choleric(severe, keen, harsh, lively)
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