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344 entries under hard topic. ×

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harsh(adjective, mean, strong, great)
48
serious(adjective, calm, help, bad, strong)
47
tough(adjective, clear, bad, strong)
47
cruel(adjective, appearance, mean, strong)
45
grave(adjective, calm, quiet, help)
45
oppressive(adjective, tough, rough, firm)
41
grievous(adjective, help, tough, difficult)
40
strict(adjective, characteristic, strong, tough)
38
austere(adjective, characteristic, appearance, mean, strong)
38
painful(adjective, bad, tough, sharp)
37
difficult(adjective, tough, rough, difficult)
37
sore(adjective, nasty, difficult, harsh)
35
stern(adjective, appearance, mean, tough)
34
arduous(adjective, tough, rough, difficult)
33
rigid(adjective, strong, tough, correct)
33
rough(adjective, mean, bad, strong)
32
burdensome(adjective, tough, rough, difficult)
31
sharp(adjective, mean, strong, cool)
30
dire(adjective, difficult, complex, painful)
30
weighty(adjective, tough, difficult, honest)
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