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| Word | Syllables | Categories |
|---|---|---|
| aggressive | x/x | Adjective, Noun |
| efficacious | xx/x | Noun, Adjective |
| effective | x/x | Adjective, Adjective, Noun |
| effectual | x/xx | Noun, Adjective |
| trenchant | /x | Adjective, Adjective |
| blunt | / | Adjective, Name, Verb |
| catchy | /x | Adjective |
| cogent | /x | Adjective |
| compelling | x/x | Adjective, Noun |
| decisive | x/x | Adjective |
| emphatic | x/x | Adjective, Noun |
| energetic | xx/x | Adjective, Noun |
| firm | / | Noun, Adjective, Adverb, Verb |
| forceful | /x | Adjective |
| hard | / | Adjective, Adverb, Noun, Verb |
| harsh | / | Adjective, Verb, Noun |
| implacable | x/xx | Adjective |
| incisive | x/x | Adjective |
| merciless | /xx | Adjective |
| pitiless | /xx | Adjective |
| possible | /xx | Adjective, Noun |
| powerful | /xx | Adjective, Adverb |
| provoking | x/x | Adjective, Noun |
| relentless | x/x | Adjective |
| remorseless | x/x | Adjective |
| resounding | x/x | Adjective |
| rigorous | /xx | Adjective |
| robust | x/ | Adjective |
| ruthless | /x | Adjective |
| severe | x/ | Adjective, Noun |
| sharp | / | Adjective, Adverb, Noun, Verb |
| strict | / | Adjective |
| striking | /x | Adjective, Noun |
| stringent | /x | Adjective |
| strong | / | Adjective, Adverb, Noun |
| stunning | /x | Adjective, Noun |
| thorough | /x | Adjective, Noun |
| tough | / | Adjective, Noun, Verb |
| uncompromising | x/xxx | Adjective |
| unforgiving | xx/x | Adjective |
| unrelenting | xx/x | Adjective |
| vigorous | /xx | Adjective |
| bulletproof | /xx | Adjective, Verb |
| milestone | /x | Noun, Verb |
| die | / | Verb, Noun |
