6
formal(adjective, established, conformity, orderly)
6
hard-boiled(adjective, strong, hard, tough, severe)
6
obstinate(adjective, hard, tough, moderate, severe)
6
precision(noun, adjective, exact, scrupulous, detailed)
6
religious(adjective, absolute, accurate, probity)
6
ruthless(adjective, hard, rough, harsh, cruel)
6
square(adjective, moderate, severe, firm, harsh)
6
steadfast(adjective, close, strong, correct, flat)
6
straight(adjective, close, correct, moderate, severe)
6
trustworthy(adjective, good, close, correct, fair)
6
unsympathetic(adjective, tough, severe, harsh, cruel)
6
uptight(adjective, tough, severe, firm, informal)
5
abstemious
5
ascetic
5
astringent(adjective, strong, hard, tough, severe)
5
censorious(adjective, severe, fastidiousness)
5
complete(adjective, exact, careful, precise, flawless)
5
constant(adjective, close, strong, correct, flat)
5
defined(adjective, close, correct, solid, exact)
5
despotic
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