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cool(adjective, person, mean, strong, tough)
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gutsy(adjective, person, strong, tough, slang)
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hardy(noun, adjective, fear, mad, brave)
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reckless(adjective, strong, smart, careless, anxious)
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strong(adjective, tough, severe, bright, firm)
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foolhardy(adjective, strong, spirited, brave, rash)
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contemptuous(adjective, arrogant, insolent)
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nervy(adjective, close, strong, open, cool)
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pert(adjective, cool, sharp, smart, bright)
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rash(adjective, smart, rude, careless, anxious)
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aggressive(adjective, severe, keen, smart, intense)
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smart(adjective, close, open, cool, free)
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stout-hearted(adjective, vigorous, noble, courageous)
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arrogant(adjective, mean, rude, fresh, ridiculous)
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game(adjective, strong, tough, smart, energetic)
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stout(adjective, fear, courageous)
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dashing(adjective, strong, keen, smart, intense)
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immodest(adjective, cool, smart, rude, coarse)
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manful(adjective, vigorous, noble, courageous, manly)
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pushy(adjective, cool, tough, smart, attitude)
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