7
assertive(adjective, aggressive)
7
bent(adjective, set, intense, certain, deliberate)
7
bound(adjective, set, strong, tough, intense)
7
brave(adjective, clear, tough, severe, determined)
7
callous(verb, adjective, close, set, fix)
7
crisp(adjective, dry, brittle)
7
firmly(adverb, fast, severely, thoroughly, intensely)
7
hanging tough(expression, adjective, mean, hard, determined)
7
indurate(verb, adjective, close, set, fix)
7
intractable(adjective, tough, persistent, rigid, inflexible)
7
mulish(adjective, mean, strong, hard, tough)
7
pink
7
rigorous(adjective, strong, hard, complete, tough)
7
standing pat(adjective, determined, resolute, obstinate, uncompromising)
7
unflagging(adjective, strong, tough, fit, solid)
7
vigorous(adjective, strong, tough, fit, solid)
6
association(noun, organization, business, company, interest)
6
bold(adjective, strong, vigorous, noble, resolute)
6
conglomerate(noun, organization, business, company, interest)
6
contrary(adjective, determined, resolute, persistent, obstinate)
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