4
religious(adjective, exact, thoughtful, precise, sober)
4
selective(adjective, delicate, exact, certain, superb)
4
stern(adjective, severe)
4
stringent(adjective, severe)
4
wary(adjective, deliberate, alert, careful, thoughtful)
3
absolute
3
active
3
astringent(adjective, severe)
3
austere(adjective, severe)
3
authoritarian(adjective, severe)
3
conscionable(adjective, exact, careful, thorough, scrupulous)
3
cool(adjective, severe, thoughtful, sober, prudent)
3
definite(adjective, hard, complete, correct, severe)
3
disciplined(adjective, severe, exact, regular, precise)
3
discriminative(adjective, close, correct, solid, exact)
3
dutiful(thorough, conscientious)
3
exquisite(adjective, excellent, beautiful, detailed)
3
faultless
3
grim(adjective, severe)
3
guarded(adjective, careful, thoughtful, sober, prudent)
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