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distinct(noun, correct, solid, perfect, exact)
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drastic(adjective, severe, harsh, cruel, brutal)
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effortful(adjective, tough, rough, difficult, harsh)
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fierce(adjective, hard, tough, harsh, intense)
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fixed(adjective, hard, severe, stiff, rigid)
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heavy(adjective, strong, hard, tough, severe)
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implacable(adjective, strong, hard, tough, harsh)
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pitiless(adjective, hard, tough, severe, harsh)
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ruthless(adjective, hard, tough, harsh, unpleasant)
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specific(noun, correct, solid, perfect, exact)
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toilsome(adjective, hard, tough, severe, rough)
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tyrannical(adjective, hard, tough, harsh, cruel)
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veracious(adjective, correct, right, appropriate, honest)
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cold(adjective, tough, severe, harsh, cruel)
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grinding(adjective, tough, severe, rough, difficult)
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hard-nosed(adjective, strong, hard, tough, severe)
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intractable(adjective, hard, resolute, rigid, inflexible)
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intransigent(severe, stiff, inflexible, obstinate)
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iron(hard, resolute, rigid, inflexible)
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picky(adjective, tough, severe, fine, firm)
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