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stable(adjective, important, sober, solemn)
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bound(adjective, set, severe, honest, determined)
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calm(adjective, cool, sensible, restrained, steady)
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collected(adjective, calm, quiet, cool, reasonable)
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composed(adjective, calm, quiet, cool, reasonable)
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cool(adjective, calm, sensible, restrained, steady)
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cutting(adjective, close, strong, hard, severe)
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decorous(adjective, calm, quiet, cool, modest)
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forthright(adjective, open, honest, true, straightforward)
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harsh(adjective, strong, severe, intense, powerful)
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obstinate(adjective, resolute, persistent, unwavering)
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open(honest, true, straightforward, straight)
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pensive(adjective, set, reasonable, severe, keen)
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practical(adjective, calm, sensible, dark, restrained)
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rational(adjective, calm, quiet, reasonable, keen)
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set(adjective, severe, firm, honest, thoughtful)
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single-minded(adjective, sensible, determined, steady)
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strong-minded(adjective, firm, certain, resolute)
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strong-willed(adjective, firm, certain, resolute)
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studious(adjective, reasonable, keen, active, deep)
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