24
courageous(adjective, strong, smart, energetic, passionate)
17
grainy(adjective, smooth, rough, coarse, granular)
13
granular(adjective, smooth, rough, coarse, stony)
13
sandy(noun, adjective, rough, coarse, stony)
12
game(noun, adjective, strong, tough, smart)
12
rough(adjective, smooth, coarse, rocky, texture)
12
spirited(adjective, strong, energetic, determined, bold)
11
spunky(adjective, strong, smart, energetic, passionate)
10
brave(adjective, strong, tough, smart, energetic)
10
mettlesome(adjective, bright, energetic, passionate, lively)
9
determined(adjective, energetic, steady, resolution, resolute)
9
resolute(adjective, strong, tough, energetic, passionate)
8
coarse-grained(adjective, rough, grainy)
8
fearless(adjective, strong, tough, smart, energetic)
8
plucky(adjective, strong, tough, smart, energetic)
7
firm(noun, strong, steady, resolution, bold)
7
mealy(adjective, pulverulence, powdery)
7
farinaceous(adjective, pulverulence, granular)
7
gamey
7
granulose(adjective, rough, grainy)
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