61 entries under rigorous topic. ×

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operose(adjective, tough, severe, rough, difficult)
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stiff(adjective, hard, tough, severe, rough)
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testing(adjective, tough, severe, difficult, violent)
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binding(adjective, severe, harsh, stiff, rigid)
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by the book(expression, adjective, idiom, severe, stiff)
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by the numbers(expression, adjective, idiom, severe, harsh)
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confining(adjective, severe, harsh, cruel, stiff)
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convincing(adjective, severe, harsh, stiff, rigid)
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drawing(adjective, severe, harsh, stiff, rigid)
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dyed-in-the-wool(adjective, severe, harsh, stiff, rigid)
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forceful(adjective, severe, firm, difficult, stiff)
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hard-nosed(adjective, severe, harsh, cruel, stiff)
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iron-fisted(adjective, severe, harsh, stiff, rigid)
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ironclad(adjective, severe, harsh, stiff, rigid)
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murder(adjective, hard, tough, severe, rough)
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poignant(adjective, severe, difficult, harsh, stiff)
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powerful(adjective, severe, harsh, stiff, rigid)
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unpermissive(adjective, hard, severe, rough, difficult)
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valid(adjective, severe, harsh, stiff, rigid)
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brick-wall(adjective, severe, stiff, rigid, tight)
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