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grim(adjective, strong, hard, tough, severe)
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inexorable(adjective, strong, hard, tough, severe)
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letter-perfect(adjective, exact, scrupulous, detailed)
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literal(noun, adjective, correct, solid, perfect)
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obstinate(adjective, hard, severe, resolute, rigid)
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point-device(adjective, exact, scrupulous, detailed)
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precision(adjective, exact, scrupulous, detailed)
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right on target(adjective, exact, scrupulous, detailed)
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true blue(adjective, exact, scrupulous, detailed)
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well-directed(adjective, exact, scrupulous, detailed)
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adamant(adjective, strong, hard, tough, harsh)
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astringent(adjective, strong, hard, tough, severe)
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burdensome(adjective, hard, severe, rough, difficult)
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fussy(adjective, harsh, thoughtful, sober, rigid)
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onerous(adjective, hard, severe, rough, difficult)
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true(noun, adjective, correct, right, appropriate)
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unrelenting(adjective, strong, hard, tough, severe)
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Draconian(adjective, tough, severe, firm, harsh)
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extreme(adjective, severe, harsh, cruel, brutal)
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immovable(adjective, set, strong, hard, tough)
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