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uncaring(mean, hard, cool, severe)
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unsentimental(hard, sharp, sensible, sober)
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unsparing(strong, hard, severe, rough)
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warrior(noun, bad, temper, brave)
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wicked(clear, bad, strong, cool)
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ace(noun, bad, top, excellent)
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chewable(feature, characteristic, structure)
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dense(person, set, body, strong)
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effortful(great, severe, rough, difficult)
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hard-bitten(strong, hard, continue, rough)
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hearty(person, body, strong, sound)
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inexorable(mean, strong, hard, firm)
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plucky(strong, determined, noble, bold)
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ropey(feature, characteristic, structure)
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set(verb, calm, strong, hard)
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tyrannical(hard, harsh, cruel, grim)
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uncompassionate(mean, hard, cool, severe)
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unwavering(calm, strong, secure, firm)
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wearisome(dull, severe, difficult, boring)
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authoritarian(noun, strong, hard, severe)
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