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knavish(adjective, hard, evil, rough, nasty)
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liverish(adjective, hard, evil, rough, nasty)
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lousy(adjective, hard, evil, rough, nasty)
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low-down and dirty(expression, adjective, idiom, hard, evil)
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lowest(rough, rude, hostile, irritable, touchy)
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malicious(adjective, hard, evil, rough, nasty)
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malign(adjective, hard, evil, rough, nasty)
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mean(adjective, clear, hard, tough, severe)
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merciless(adjective, hard, severe, rough, firm)
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mortified(adjective, strong, hard, tough, severe)
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mule(determined, impulsive, stubborn, reckless, impetuous)
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murder(determined, impulsive, stubborn, reckless, impetuous)
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on high horse(expression, idiom, ridiculous, pitiful, arrogant)
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opprobrious(ridiculous, pitiful, arrogant, insolent, laughable)
1
ordinary
1
ornery(adjective, mean, irritable, crabby, cranky)
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ossified(adjective, determined, resolute, uncompromising, unshakeable)
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perfidious(adjective, hard, evil, rough, nasty)
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pesky(adjective, hard, evil, rough, nasty)
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pitiless(adjective, close, hard, severe, sharp)
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