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instant(adjective, irritable, tetchy, sudden, snippy)
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intolerant(adjective, severe, keen, violent, anxious)
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keen(adjective, severe, violent, anxious, eager)
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loutish(adjective, hard, tough, harsh, rude)
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moody(adjective, low, unpleasant, gloomy, miserable)
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offensive(mean, sharp, rude, unpleasant, obnoxious)
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piquant(adjective, severe)
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pithy(rude, short, blunt, brief, abrupt)
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quick(adjective, irritable, tetchy, sudden, snippy)
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rapid(adjective, irritable, tetchy, sudden, snippy)
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round
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rugged(adjective, discourtesy)
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saucy(mean, sharp, ironic, sarcastic, mocking)
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short-spoken(adjective, attitude, abrupt)
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spartan(adjective, severe)
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stark(adjective, severe)
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stern(adjective, severe, discourtesy)
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strict(adjective, severe)
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sulky(adjective, tough, low, harsh, gloomy)
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summary(rude, short, brief, abrupt, brisk)
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