5
rugged(adjective, strong, sound, tough, intense)
5
stiff(adjective, strong, great, severe, firm)
4
bold(adjective, tough, keen, smart, bright)
4
brisk(adjective, action, strong, tough, keen)
4
coercive(adjective, severe, harsh, passionate, violent)
4
constraining(adjective, strong, powerful, effective, dynamic)
4
decided(adjective, clear, firm, energetic, certain)
4
eager(adjective, clear, strong, tough, severe)
4
electric(adjective, strong, energetic, powerful, lively)
4
emphasized
4
extreme(adjective, strong, severe, harsh, intense)
4
fervid(adjective, clear, strong, tough, severe)
4
fierce(adjective, clear, strong, great, tough)
4
forward
4
harsh(adjective, strong, severe, intense, powerful)
4
hefty(adjective, strong, tough, big, determined)
4
important(adjective, energetic, powerful, significant, noble)
4
loud(adjective, noble, frank, strident, booming)
4
obstinate
4
operative(adjective, strong, power, valid, legal)
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