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inanimate(adjective, hard, tough, cold)
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insensate(adjective, hard, tough, cold)
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insensible(adjective, hard, tough, cold)
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insensitive(adjective, hard, tough, cold)
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intemperate(adjective, hard, tough, rough)
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intolerable(adjective, tough, harsh, heavy)
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iron-fisted(adjective, tough, firm, harsh)
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iron-hearted(adjective, hard, tough, cold)
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irritating(adjective, dull, tough, boring)
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labored(adjective, tough, difficult, awkward)
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lean
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murder(adjective, tough, rough, difficult)
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nagging(hard, tough, harsh, cross)
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numb(adjective, hard, tough, cold)
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obstinate
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perverse(adjective, tough, harsh, cross)
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piquant
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problem(tough, painful, problematic, trying)
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problematic(tough, painful, trying)
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sensationless(adjective, hard, tough, cold)
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