6
dry(adjective, simple, severe, pure, basic)
6
fundamental(adjective, severe, pure)
6
mean(adjective, hard, severe, evil, sharp)
6
temperate(adjective, temperate)
6
unyielding(adjective, appearance, strong, hard, tough)
5
acid(mean, sharp, nasty, harsh, lively)
5
ascetical
5
direct(adjective, simple)
5
disciplined(adjective, severe)
5
economical(adjective, simple, plain, modest, chaste)
5
elementary(adjective, simple, pure)
5
lean(adjective, severe)
5
miserly(adjective, stingy, ascetic)
5
moderate(adjective, simple, temperate, understated, economical)
5
oppressive(adjective, dull, hard, tough, severe)
5
parsimonious(adjective, stingy, economical, ascetic)
5
relentless(adjective, appearance, mean, strong, hard)
5
sparing(adjective, economical)
5
stingy(adjective, stingy, economical)
5
subdued(adjective, quiet, simple, pure, innocent)
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