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weighty(adjective, dull, severe, honest, harsh)
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devout(adjective, open, keen, warm, honest)
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strenuous(adjective, activity, energetic, vigorous, fervent)
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resolute(adjective, activity, close, set, severe)
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determined(adjective, set, severe, total, sensible)
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diligent(adjective, strong, enthusiastic, powerful, deep)
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energetic(adjective, person, strong, enthusiastic, powerful)
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genuine(adjective, person, open, severe, warm)
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staid(adjective, calm, dull, quiet, set)
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impassioned(adjective, strong, kind, keen, friendly)
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industrious(adjective, strong, energetic, enthusiastic, determined)
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vehement(adjective, strong, keen, warm, intense)
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faithful(adjective, open, kind, friendly, warm)
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intent(adjective, strong, severe, keen, warm)
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spirited(adjective, strong, keen, warm, intense)
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steady(adjective, calm, quiet, set, cool)
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strong(adjective, intense, energetic, passionate, violent)
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animated(adjective, person, strong, keen, warm)
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avid(adjective, person, strong, kind, keen)
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deep(adjective, person, set, strong, warm)
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