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driven(adjective, resolute, persistent, unwavering)
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dull(quiet, dark, heavy, gloomy, sober)
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effective(adjective, energetic, lively, vigorous, regular)
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efficient(adjective, energetic, lively, vigorous, regular)
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eschewing(adjective, calm, quiet, reasonable, sensible)
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expeditious(adjective, regular, practical, competent)
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for real(expression, adjective, important, determined, sober)
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forgoing(adjective, calm, quiet, reasonable, sensible)
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funereal(dull, dark, gloomy, sober)
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guileless(open, honest, true, straightforward, straight)
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hard(strong, severe, powerful, true)
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hard-as-nails(adjective, determined, resolute, persistent)
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hard-boiled(adjective, calm, sensible, dark, restrained)
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hardboiled(adjective, determined, resolute, persistent)
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hardworking(adjective, regular, practical, competent)
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honest to God(expression, idiom, honest, true, straightforward)
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imperturbable(adjective, calm, cool, sensible, dark)
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inhibited(adjective, calm, sensible, dark, restrained)
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intellectual(adjective, reasonable, keen, deep, rational)
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levelheaded(adjective, calm, quiet, reasonable, keen)
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