| dead in the water |
| direct(adjective, clear, plain, certain, definite) |
| forceful(adjective, clear, strong, sound, heavy) |
| grim(adjective, strong, hard, tough, severe) |
| gritty(strong, steady, resolution, bold, resolute) |
| harden(verb, close, set, settle, solid) |
| harsh(adjective, mean, strong, hard, tough) |
| headstrong(adjective, hard, tough, rough, harsh) |
| hidebound(adjective, moderate, determined, resolute, cautious) |
| impervious(adjective, set, strong, hard, tough) |
| pat(adjective, solid, determined, usual, steady) |
| powerful(adjective, strong, sound, tough, fit) |
| recalcitrant(adjective, tough, persistent, obstinate, stubborn) |
| snug(adjective, tight) |
| solidify(verb, close, set, fix, settle) |
| stated(adjective, characteristic, certain, determined, usual) |
| steadfastly(adverb, hard, fast, severely, thoroughly) |
| stiffen(verb, calm, close, set, fix) |
| trusty(adjective, good, close, strong, correct) |
| unbreakable(adjective, strong, hard, tough, severe) |