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simple(characteristic, hard, lower, obscure)
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unkind(hard, tough, harsh, cruel)
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astringent(characteristic, strong, hard, tough)
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draconian(tough, firm, harsh, rigid)
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penetrating(strong, cool, keen, sharp)
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racking
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scrupulous(hard, correct, rough, firm)
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stinging(strong, cool, keen, sharp)
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stony(mean, hard, tough, harsh)
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tormenting(painful, sickness, ache, anguishes)
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unrelenting(appearance, mean, strong, hard)
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wicked(clear, hard, tough, sharp)
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acrimonious(mean, tough, evil, sharp)
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adamant(mean, strong, hard, tough)
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authoritarian(strong, hard, tough, firm)
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autocratic
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bad(offensive, intense, terrible, foul)
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despotic(difficult, harsh)
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exact(clear, correct, harsh, solid)
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fastidious(tough, problematic, trying, disapprobation)
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