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consequential(adjective, harsh, big, heavy, important)
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cynical(adjective, severe, keen, sharp, harsh)
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derogatory(adjective, severe, harsh, offensive, negative)
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difficult(adjective, hard, crabby, cranky, meticulous)
11
exact(adjective, sharp, honest, precise, honorable)
11
hazardous(adjective, bad, severe, nasty, difficult)
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major(adjective, great, heavy, important, significant)
11
nice(adjective, correct, sharp, obscure, delicate)
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picky(adjective, upset, sharp, fine, unhappy)
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precise(adjective, severe, sharp, exact, honorable)
11
scrupulous(adjective, close, honest, true, careful)
11
sensitive(adjective, hurt, sharp, angry, astute)
10
careful(adjective, close, gentle, sharp, fine)
10
desperate(adjective, severe, intense, important, extreme)
10
dire(adjective, severe, important, extreme, serious)
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great(extraordinary, heavy, important, significant, extreme)
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nasty(adjective, mean, bad, harsh, unpleasant)
10
risky(adjective, bad, delicate, heavy, important)
9
basic(adjective, severe, important, original, essential)
9
biting(adjective, severe, keen, sharp, harsh)
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