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powerful(adjective, strong, great, harsh)
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exorbitant(adjective, fancy, informal, extraordinary)
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strict(adjective, hard, tough, rough)
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potent(adjective, strong, great, firm)
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cold(adjective, hard, harsh, careless)
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punctilious(adjective, characteristic, hard, correct)
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rigorous(adjective, hard, rough, difficult)
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stern(adjective, hard, rough, firm)
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cruel(adjective, hard, rough, harsh)
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excessive(adjective, fancy, extraordinary, unreasonable)
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hard-nosed(adjective, hard, rough, firm)
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laborious(adjective, hard, tough, rough)
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difficult(adjective, hard, tough, rough)
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extreme(adjective, harsh, extraordinary, cruel)
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headstrong(adjective, hard, rough, harsh)
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solemn(adjective, noble, grand, serious)
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arduous(adjective, hard, tough, rough)
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callous(adjective, set, strong, hard)
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extravagant(adjective, fancy, extraordinary, unreasonable)
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inordinate(adjective, fancy, unreasonable, extreme)
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