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frowning(adjective, strong, hard, tough)
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glaring(adjective, hard, sharp, flat)
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noisy(adjective, hard, sharp, flat)
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pitiless(adjective, violent, cruel, vicious)
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powerful(adjective, strong, great, tough)
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squally(adjective, quiet, harsh, dirty)
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steely(adjective, strong, hard, tough)
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strict(adjective, strong, hard, tough)
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stringent(adjective, hard, difficult, bleak)
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terrible(adjective, hard, tough, nasty)
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wicked(adjective, strong, tough, nasty)
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abusive(adjective, violent, bleak, impolite)
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adamant(adjective, person, strong, hard, tough)
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astringent(adjective, strong, hard, tough)
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bleak(adjective, hard, sharp, flat)
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clashing(adjective, hard, sharp, flat)
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firm(adjective, strong, hard, tough)
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flat(adjective, hard, sharp, harsh)
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great(adjective, tough, difficult, harsh)
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immoderate(adjective, harsh, terrible, extreme)
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