Biting (as in wit or temperament) Flashcards by Clayton Almeida | Brainscape

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acerbic (adjective)

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sharp, harsh

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acidulous (adjective)

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sour, biting

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acrimonious (adjective)

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bitter, resentful

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asperity (noun)

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harshness, severity

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caustic (adjective)

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corrosive, scathing

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mordacious (adjective)

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biting, sharp-tongued

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mordant (adjective)

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biting, sardonic

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trenchant (adjective)

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incisive, keen

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