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arbitrary(adjective, improper, senseless, absolute)
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tyrannical(adjective, oppressive, authoritative, domineering)
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arrogant(adjective, offensive, rude, proud)
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positive(adjective, affirmation, authoritative, overbearing)
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imperative(adjective, government, duty, oppressive)
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absolute(adjective, government, affirmation, authoritative)
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stringent(adjective, harsh, affected, duty)
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oppressive(adjective, arrogant, haughty, dominant)
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severe(adjective, duty, stern, uncompromising)
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uncompromising(adjective, authoritative, overbearing)
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coercive(affected, compulsion, strained, dominant)
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exigent
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haughty(adjective, aloof, pretentious, arrogant)
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inflexible(resolution, affected, strained, unnatural)
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strict
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grinding
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hard(adjective, resolution)
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inexorable(resolution, compulsion)
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rigorous(adjective, authoritative, overbearing)
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exacting
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