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scrupulous(adjective, hard, tough, severe, rough)
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set(adjective, tough, severe, firm, honest)
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square(adjective, tough, severe, firm, harsh)
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unpermissive(adjective, hard, tough, severe, rough)
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wicked(adjective, hard, severe, sharp, nasty)
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drastic(adjective, severe, harsh, cruel, brutal)
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extreme(adjective, severe, harsh, cruel, brutal)
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muted(adjective, simple, severe, pure, serious)
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picky(adjective, tough, severe, firm, harsh)
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stickling(adjective, tough, severe, firm, harsh)
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straight(adjective, tough, severe, firm, harsh)
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