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| oppressive(adjective, dull, tough, firm) | |
| pensive(adjective, set, honest, sad) | |
| rugged(adjective, strong, hard, tough) | |
| set(adjective, tough, firm, harsh) | |
| sharp(adjective, hard, flat, rough) | |
| stiff(adjective, tough, harsh, cruel) | |
| unflinching(adjective, mean, harsh, cruel) | |
| Draconian(adjective, tough, firm, harsh) | |
| blunt | |
| dry | |
| hard-nosed(adjective, strong, hard, tough) | |
| intense(adjective, serious) | |
| intolerant(adjective, hard, tough, harsh) | |
| meticulous | |
| nasty(adjective, unpleasant, awful, terrible) | |
| puritanical | |
| spare(adjective, thin, lean, bleak) | |
| strait-laced | |
| unsparing(adjective, mean, strong, hard, tough) | |
| abusive(adjective, hard, sharp, nasty) |
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