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rigid(adjective, strong, hard, tough)
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rigorous(adjective, strong, hard, tough)
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rough(adjective, strong, hard, tough)
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serious(adjective, strong, hard, tough)
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steely(adjective, strong, hard, tough)
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stiff(adjective, harsh, rigid, tight)
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stiff-necked(adjective, strong, hard, tough)
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strict(adjective, strong, hard, tough)
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tough(adjective, strong, hard, harsh)
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unrelenting(adjective, strong, hard, tough)
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valid(adjective, harsh, stiff, rigid)
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firm(adjective, strong, hard, tough)
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forceful(adjective, stiff, tight, strict)
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tight(adjective, stiff, rigid, strict)
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unyielding(adjective, strong, hard, tough)
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