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stark (adjective), starker, starkest
1. Referring to an unpleasant and difficult to accept or to experience condition: Auto accidents serve as a stark reminder of the dangers of driving when drunk.

The reporter's criticism of the movie in his newspaper stands in stark contrast to the praise it has received from other viewers.

2. Etymology: from German stark, "strong".
Conveying.
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