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| mean(adjective, clear, hard, tough, evil) | |
| angry(adjective, state, characteristic, tough, harsh) | |
| disagreeable(adjective, hard, tough, harsh, tender) | |
| implacable(adjective, appearance, mean, strong, hard) | |
| intemperate(adjective, hard, tough, rough, difficult) | |
| gruff(adjective, hard, sharp, nasty, rude) | |
| barbarous(adjective, appearance, mean, harsh, awful) | |
| brisk(adjective, cool, keen, sharp, intense) | |
| crisp(adjective, clear, cool, tough, keen) | |
| punitive(adjective, hard, sharp, nasty, harsh) | |
| acrid(adjective, hard, sharp, flat, rough) | |
| bald(adjective, simple, plain, cold, bold) | |
| cold-blooded(adjective, mean, hard, tough, harsh) | |
| sour(adjective, hard, sharp, flat, rough) | |
| wintry(adjective, cool, keen, sharp, intense) | |
| hard-shell(adjective, strong, hard, tough, serious) | |
| hostile(adjective, mean, hard, tough, evil) | |
| inhospitable(adjective, hard, stark, austere) | |
| intolerable(adjective, hard, tough, rough, difficult) | |
| rude(adjective, hard, tough, sharp, nasty) |
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