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back(noun, part, end, last)
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cold(person, mean, tough, severe)
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mean(person, hard, severe, sharp)
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tail end(noun, expression, idiom, back)
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Spartan
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adamantine(determined, resolute, uncompromising, unshakeable)
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behind(noun, end, back, last)
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cool(person, severe, unwarmhearted)
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determined(resolute, persistent, rigid, obstinate)
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icy(person, severe, unwarmhearted)
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intransigent(determined, resolute, uncompromising, unshakeable)
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malevolent(person, mean, severe, harsh)
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resolute(appearance, severe, terrible, resolute)
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rough(hard, tough, severe, difficult)
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rugged(hard, tough, severe, rough)
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ruthless(appearance, mean, hard, severe)
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serious(resolute, somber, humorless)
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stony(person, mean, severe, harsh)
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unappeasable(mean, severe, harsh, cruel)
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unsparing(tough, severe, firm, harsh)
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