35 entries under rigorous topic. ×

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strict(adjective, severe, firm, harsh, stiff)
2
tough(adjective, severe, firm, harsh, rigid)
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acrimonious(adjective, severe, harsh, stiff, rigid)
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binding(adjective, severe, harsh, stiff, rigid)
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brick-wall(adjective, severe, stiff, rigid, tight)
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by the book(expression, adjective, idiom, severe, harsh)
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by the numbers(expression, adjective, idiom, severe, harsh)
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compelling(adjective, severe, harsh, stiff, rigid)
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confining(adjective, severe, harsh, stiff, rigid)
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convincing(adjective, severe, harsh, stiff, rigid)
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dead set on(expression, adjective, idiom, severe, stiff)
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demanding(adjective, severe, harsh, stiff, rigid)
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draconian(adjective, tough, severe, firm, harsh)
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drawing(adjective, severe, harsh, stiff, rigid)
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dyed-in-the-wool(adjective, severe, harsh, stiff, rigid)
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exacting(adjective, tough, severe, firm, harsh)
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hard(adjective, mean, tough, severe, firm)
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harsh(adjective, mean, tough, severe, firm)
1
inflexible(adjective, severe, harsh, stiff, rigid)
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ironclad(adjective, severe, harsh, stiff, rigid)
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