246 entries under hard topic. ×

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out-of-key(adjective, characteristic, severe, sharp)
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out-of-tune(adjective, characteristic, severe, sharp)
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piquant(adjective, strong, severe, sharp)
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repugnant(adjective, mean, cool, unpleasant)
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terrible(adjective, great, severe, rough)
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hurtful(adjective, mean, severe, cruel)
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obstinate(adjective, mean, severe, rough)
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poignant(adjective, severe, evil, sharp)
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uncharitable(adjective, mean, cool, ill)
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boisterous(adjective, tough, severe, rough)
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burning(adjective, strong, intense, powerful)
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coldhearted(adjective, mean, severe, cruel)
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cool(adjective, mean, severe, unpleasant)
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formidable(adjective, great, severe, rough)
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icy(adjective, mean, cool, severe)
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impolite(adjective, tough, sharp, rough)
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inhumane(adjective, mean, tough, severe)
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intemperate(adjective, tough, severe, rough)
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raw(adjective, simple, severe, cold)
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trying(adjective, tough, rough, difficult)
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