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brutal(adjective, person, mean, hard, tough)
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exacting(adjective, hard, tough, easy)
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bitter(adjective, mean, strong, hard, cool)
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fierce(adjective, mean, clear, strong, hard)
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stringent(adjective, hard, tough, firm)
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demanding(adjective, hard, tough, easy)
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unbending(adjective, clear, strong, hard, tough)
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terrible(adjective, appearance, bad, hard, great)
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unyielding(adjective, appearance, mean, clear, strong)
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obdurate(adjective, mean, strong, hard, tough)
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stiff(adjective, hard, tough, firm)
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dangerous(adjective, help, bad, hard, tough)
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onerous(adjective, hard, tough, difficult)
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ruthless(adjective, appearance, mean, hard, tough)
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merciless(adjective, appearance, mean, hard, tough)
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drastic(adjective, hard, tough, difficult)
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inclement(adjective, hard, cool, tough, keen)
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firm(noun, adjective, clear, strong, hard)
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savage(adjective, mean, hard, harsh)
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astringent(adjective, characteristic, strong, hard, tough)
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