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| ironclad(adjective, set, hard, severe, harsh) | |
| valid(adjective, open, sound, correct, right) | |
| bitter(adjective, strong, hard, tough, severe) | |
| arduous(adjective, hard, tough, severe, rough) | |
| binding(adjective, set, severe, harsh, stiff) | |
| brick-wall(adjective, severe, stiff, rigid, tight) | |
| by the numbers(expression, adjective, idiom, severe, harsh) | |
| compelling(adjective, severe, harsh, stiff, rigid) | |
| dead set on(expression, adjective, idiom, strong, severe) | |
| drastic(adjective, hard, severe, rough, harsh) | |
| fierce(adjective, hard, rough, harsh, cruel) | |
| forceful(adjective, severe, stiff, tight) | |
| heavy(adjective, strong, hard, tough, severe) | |
| intemperate(adjective, hard, tough, severe, rough) | |
| powerful(adjective, severe, harsh, stiff, rigid) | |
| stickling(adjective, severe, firm, careful) | |
| unpleasant(adjective, tough, severe, harsh, cruel) | |
| dyed-in-the-wool(adjective, close, set, strong, hard) | |
| convincing(adjective, severe, harsh, stiff, rigid) | |
| distressing(adjective, tough, severe, harsh, cruel) |
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