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rigorous(adjective, hard, severe, rough)
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scrupulous(adjective, hard, severe, rough)
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set(adjective, severe, firm, harsh)
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severe(adjective, firm, harsh, stiff)
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square(adjective, severe, firm, harsh)
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stern(adjective, hard, severe, rough)
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stickling(adjective, severe, firm, harsh)
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straight(adjective, severe, firm, harsh)
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strait-laced(adjective, severe, firm, harsh)
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stringent(adjective, hard, severe, rough)
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uptight(adjective, severe, firm, harsh)
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grim(adjective, severe, firm, harsh)
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ironfisted(adjective, rigid, scrupulous, disciplined)
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stuffy(adjective, severe, firm, harsh)
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unsparing(adjective, severe, firm, harsh)
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