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icy(adjective, severe)
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illiberal
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imperial(adjective, severe)
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incessant(adjective, persistent, constant, pitiless, unyielding)
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independent
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insubordinate(adjective, tough, firm, unreasonable, grim)
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intense(adjective, severe)
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intent(adjective, firm, determined, usual, regular)
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inveterate(adjective, firm, determined, usual, regular)
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iron-fisted(adjective, persistent, constant, pitiless, unyielding)
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iron-willed(adjective, determined, resolute, uncompromising, unshakeable)
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ironclad(adjective, firm, determined, usual, regular)
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keen(adjective, severe)
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lean(adjective, severe)
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locked in(expression, adjective, determined, usual, regular)
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mean(adjective, hard, tough, harsh, unfeeling)
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merciless(adjective, firm, determined, resolute, persistent)
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meticulous(adjective, severe)
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mortified(adjective, strong, hard, tough, severe)
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old-maidish
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