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rigorous(adjective, strong, tough, severe, rough)
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cold-blooded(adjective, person, mean, cool, tough)
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ruthless(adjective, mean, tough, severe, evil)
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strenuous(adjective, dull, great, tough, severe)
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uncompromising(adjective, mean, severe, rough, difficult)
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unkind(adjective, person, mean, cool, tough)
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exacting(adjective, dull, tough, easy, severe)
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obstinate(adjective, mean, tough, rough, harsh)
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unbending(adjective, mean, strong, tough, severe)
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unrelenting(adjective, mean, strong, tough, severe)
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pitiless(adjective, mean, tough, severe, nasty)
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heavy(adjective, person, dull, body, strong)
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inexorable(adjective, mean, strong, tough, severe)
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unpleasant(adjective, mean, cool, tough, severe)
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relentless(adjective, mean, strong, tough, severe)
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steely(adjective, strong, tough, firm, solid)
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sharp(adjective, strong, tough, severe, harsh)
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tyrannical(adjective, tough, evil, nasty, harsh)
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unsparing(adjective, mean, strong, tough, severe)
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antagonistic(adjective, person, mean, harsh, cruel)
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