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Bitterness :: Bitterness (n.) The quality or state of being bitter, sharp, or acrid, in either a literal or figurative sense; implacableness; resentfulness; severity; keenness of reproach or sarcasm; deep distress, grief, or vexation of mind..

Sharp :: Sharp (superl.) Having a very thin edge or fine point; of a nature to cut or pierce easily; not blunt or dull; keen.

Keen :: Keen (superl.) Sharp; having a fine edge or point; as, a keen razor, or a razor with a keen edge..

Keen :: Keen (superl.) Piercing; penetrating; cutting; sharp; -- applied to cold, wind, etc, ; as, a keen wind; the cold is very keen..

Fineness :: Fineness (a.) Keenness or sharpness; as, the fineness of a needle's point, or of the edge of a blade..

Quick :: Quick (n.) The life; the mortal point; a vital part; a part susceptible of serious injury or keen feeling; the sensitive living flesh; the part of a finger or toe to which the nail is attached; the tender emotions; as, to cut a finger nail to the quick; to thrust a sword to the quick, to taunt one to the quick; -- used figuratively..

Shrewd :: Shrewd (superl.) Able or clever in practical affairs; sharp in business; astute; sharp-witted; sagacious; keen; as, a shrewd observer; a shrewd design; a shrewd reply..

Sagacious :: Sagacious (a.) Of quick sense perceptions; keen-scented; skilled in following a trail.

Keenness :: Keenness (n.) The quality or state of being keen.

Sharp-set :: Sharp-set (a.) Eager in appetite or desire of gratification; affected by keen hunger; ravenous; as, an eagle or a lion sharp-set..

Nankeen :: Nankeen (n.) A species of cloth, of a firm texture, originally brought from China, made of a species of cotton (Gossypium religiosum) that is naturally of a brownish yellow color quite indestructible and permanent..

Wide-awake :: Wide-awake (a.) Fully awake; not drowsy or dull; hence, knowing; keen; alert..

Wekeen :: Wekeen (n.) The meadow pipit.

Enjoyment :: Enjoyment (n.) That which gives pleasure or keen satisfaction.

Acuminous :: Acuminous (a.) Characterized by acumen; keen.

Satire :: Satire (a.) Keeness and severity of remark; caustic exposure to reprobation; trenchant wit; sarcasm.

Jackeen :: "Jackeen (n.) A drunken, dissolute fellow..

Fine :: Fine (superl.) Thin; attenuate; keen; as, a fine edge..

Quaker :: Quaker (n.) The nankeen bird.

Athirst :: Athirst (a.) Having a keen appetite or desire; eager; longing.

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