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back(noun, adjective, part, end, last)
10
cold(adjective, person, mean, tough, severe)
10
derriere(noun, rear)
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mean(adjective, person, hard, severe, sharp)
10
rump(noun, back, tail, bottom, rear)
10
tail end(noun, expression, adjective, idiom, back)
9
Spartan(adjective, severe)
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adamantine(adjective, determined, resolute, uncompromising, unshakeable)
9
behind(noun, adjective, end, back, last)
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cool(adjective, person, severe, unwarmhearted)
9
determined(adjective, resolute, persistent, rigid, obstinate)
9
icy(adjective, person, severe, unwarmhearted)
9
intransigent(adjective, determined, resolute, uncompromising, unshakeable)
9
malevolent(adjective, person, mean, severe, harsh)
9
rear end(noun, expression, idiom, part, back)
9
resolute(adjective, appearance, severe, terrible, resolute)
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rough(adjective, hard, tough, severe, difficult)
9
rugged(adjective, hard, tough, severe, rough)
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ruthless(adjective, appearance, mean, hard, severe)
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serious(adjective, resolute, somber, humorless)
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