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23
austere(adjective, hard, simple, clean)
18
severe(adjective, simple, plain, pure)
17
harsh(adjective, austere)
15
stern(adjective, austere)
13
disciplined(adjective, plain, austere, frugal)
12
stark(adjective, simple, plain, pure)
9
rigorous(adjective, economical)
8
grim(adjective, austere)
8
strict
6
bleak
6
rigid
6
stringent
5
dry(adjective, simple, pure, basic)
4
basic(adjective, hard, simple, plain)
4
demanding
4
spare
3
dour
3
meticulous(adjective, careful, prudent, sparing)
3
short
2
Draconian
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