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snappish(adjective, cross, rude, unpleasant, critical)
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squat(adjective, low, tall, littleness, thickset)
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transient(adjective, time, present, limited, brief)
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undersized(adjective, size, tall, littleness, abridged)
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compendious(adjective, close, style, rude, big)
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limited(adjective, close, light, slight, lower)
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meager(adjective, poor, small, inadequate, boring)
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petite(adjective, small, tall)
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pithy(adjective, sharp, point, rude, quick)
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transitory(adjective, present, limited, brief, temporary)
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condensed(adjective, close, small, brief, reduced)
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crisp(adjective, hard, severe, sharp, dry)
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ephemeral(adjective, present, limited, brief, passing)
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inconsiderate(adjective, hard, tough, sharp, harsh)
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spare(verb, adjective, close, give, release)
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tight(adjective, poor, small, insignificant, boring)
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wee(adjective, small, little, tall, littleness)
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crusty(adjective, hard, hurt, open, direct)
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direct(adjective, open, smooth, rough, honest)
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discourteous(adjective, hard, direct, tough, sharp)
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