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cold(adjective, calm, sensible, dark)
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cold sober(expression, adjective, calm, dull, quiet)
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dead set(expression, adjective, tough, firm)
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determined(adjective, set, honest, thoughtful)
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dignified(adjective, calm, dull, quiet, cool)
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disciplinary(adjective, tough, firm, harsh)
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dour(adjective, dull, quiet, tough)
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draconian(adjective, tough, firm, harsh)
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firm(adjective, tough, harsh, thoughtful)
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forbidding(adjective, tough, firm, harsh)
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grim(dull, quiet, tough, harsh)
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intent(adjective, set, honest, thoughtful)
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meaningful(adjective, dull, quiet, big)
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oppressive(adjective, tough, firm, harsh)
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quiet(adjective, calm, dull, cool, reasonable)
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resolute(adjective, set, sharp, honest)
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resolved(adjective, set, honest, thoughtful)
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set(adjective, tough, firm, honest)
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steady(adjective, calm, quiet, set, cool)
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stickling(adjective, tough, firm, harsh)
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