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109 entries under hard topic. ×

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iron(adjective, persistent, rigid, obstinate)
3
merciless(adjective, rough, harsh, cruel)
3
rough(adjective, strong, tough, severe)
3
serious(adjective, strong, tough, severe)
3
stiff-necked(adjective, strong, tough, severe)
2
brutal(adjective, tough, severe, rough)
2
inclement(adjective, tough, severe, rough)
2
by the book(expression, adjective, idiom, strong)
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callous(adjective, tough, severe, rough)
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dense(adjective, strong, tough, sturdy)
2
disciplinary(adjective, strong, tough, severe)
2
flinty(adjective, strong, tough, severe)
2
grievous(adjective, tough, severe, difficult)
2
hard-core(adjective, close, strong, tough)
2
implacable(adjective, set, strong, tough)
2
ironclad(adjective, set, severe, harsh)
2
steely(adjective, set, strong, tough)
2
unforgiving(adjective, rough, harsh, cruel)
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bitter(adjective, strong, tough, severe)
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arduous(adjective, tough, severe, rough)
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