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| implacable(appearance, mean, strong, hard) | |
| intemperate(hard, tough, rough, difficult) | |
| intractable(tough, persistent, reserved, obstinate) | |
| obstinate | |
| prudish(shy, strict, fastidious) | |
| sarcastic(mean, sharp, nasty, cross) | |
| stabbing | |
| throbbing(painful, sickness, ache, anguishes) | |
| unmerciful(mean, harsh, cruel, vicious) | |
| virulent(nasty, wicked, intelligent, hostile) | |
| careful(close, correct, solid, exact) | |
| earnest(calm, quiet, set, strong) | |
| gruff(hard, sharp, nasty, rude) | |
| acerbic(mean, sharp, nasty, harsh) | |
| acid(mean, sharp, nasty, bitter) | |
| aloof(calm, tough, firm, restrained) | |
| barbarous(appearance, mean, harsh, awful) | |
| basic(hard, simple, pure, cold) | |
| brisk(cool, keen, sharp, intense) | |
| burning(intense, painful, sickness, ache) |
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