2
overmodest(adjective, correct, shy, strict, tidy)
2
overnice(adjective, shy, strict, genteel, slushy)
2
puristic
2
qualmish(adjective, fussy, fastidious)
2
raw(adjective, severe)
2
sedate
2
seemly(modest, polite, decent, moral, prim)
2
self-righteous
2
spare(adjective, severe)
2
square(adjective, tough, correct, severe, firm)
2
stringent(adjective, tough, severe, firm, harsh)
2
virginal(adjective, quiet, simple, pure, innocent)
1
abrupt(adjective, severe)
1
acerbic(adjective, severe)
1
acrimonious(adjective, severe)
1
acute(adjective, severe)
1
astringent(adjective, severe)
1
bashful
1
basic(adjective, severe)
1
blue-nose(correct, tidy, particular, fussy, demure)
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