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curt(adjective, rough, rude, short)
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distressing(adjective, intense, painful, sickness)
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extreme(adjective, strong, hard, tough)
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gruff(adjective, hard, rough, nasty)
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hard(adjective, strong, tough, harsh)
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knifelike(adjective, keen, fine, intense)
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painful(adjective, hard, tender, intense)
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rough(adjective, hard, nasty, harsh)
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stabbing(adjective, intense, big, bitter)
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exquisite(adjective, strong, great, harsh)
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grievous(adjective, painful, sickness, ache)
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jagged(adjective, hard, keen, fine)
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acidulous(adjective, bitter, sour, cutting)
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blunt(adjective, rough, rude, short)
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strict(adjective, correct, obscure, harsh)
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acuminate(verb, adjective, keen, fine)
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austere(adjective, mean, hard, evil)
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cold(adjective, cool, keen, harsh)
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dry(adjective, hard, flat, rough)
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powerful(adjective, strong, keen, smart)
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