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sober(adjective, calm, dull, close, cool)
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staid(adjective, calm, sensible, dark)
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strict(adjective, tough, harsh, cruel)
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unsparing(adjective, close, hard, tough)
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anesthetized(adjective, hard, tough, flat)
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churlish(adjective, hard, tough, cruel)
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cold fish(expression, adjective, calm, hard, cool)
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deadpan(adjective, calm, dull, cool, tough)
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grave(adjective, calm, close, hard)
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hard-nosed(adjective, close, hard, harsh)
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leaden(adjective, soft, obscure, flat)
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literal(adjective, hard, rational, straightforward)
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modest(adjective, close, quiet, hard)
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rigorous(adjective, tough, harsh, cruel)
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solemn(adjective, calm, sensible, dark)
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stinging(adjective, cool, keen, sharp)
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subdued(adjective, calm, cool, soft)
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unadorned(adjective, hard, harsh, bare)
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unembellished(adjective, hard, tough, rational)
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unrelenting(adjective, close, mean, strong, hard)
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