246 entries under hard topic. ×

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biting(adjective, characteristic, mean, strong)
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cutting(adjective, characteristic, mean, strong)
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grim(adjective, characteristic, appearance, mean, strong)
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sour(adjective, characteristic, tough, severe)
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unfeeling(adjective, characteristic, mean, cool)
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caustic(adjective, characteristic, mean, severe)
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exacting(adjective, characteristic, tough, easy)
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oppressive(adjective, characteristic, tough, severe)
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rugged(adjective, characteristic, strong, smooth)
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savage(adjective, characteristic, mean, tough)
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tyrannical(adjective, characteristic, tough, severe)
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merciless(adjective, mean, tough, severe)
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bleak(adjective, characteristic, tough, severe)
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coarse(adjective, characteristic, smooth, simple)
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extreme(adjective, characteristic, strong, great)
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fierce(adjective, characteristic, mean, strong)
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heartless(adjective, mean, feeling, cool)
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unpleasant(adjective, characteristic, mean, cool)
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unrelenting(adjective, characteristic, mean, strong)
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violent(adjective, strong, tough, severe)
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