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brusque
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by the book(expression, adjective, idiom, strong, hard)
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callous(adjective, hard, tough, rough)
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caustic
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chilly
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crisp
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curt
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disciplinary(adjective, strong, hard, tough)
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dry
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flinty(adjective, strong, hard, tough)
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fundamental
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grievous(adjective, hard, tough, difficult)
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gruff
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hard-core(adjective, close, strong, hard, tough)
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icy
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intransigent(stiff, inflexible, obstinate, stubborn)
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iron-fisted(adjective, firm, harsh, stiff)
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ironclad(adjective, set, hard, harsh)
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lean
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piquant
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