4
granulated(adjective, rough, grainy)
4
heroic(adjective, strong, tough, polite, noble)
4
pebbly(rocky, flinty)
4
persistent(adjective, determined, steady, resolute, unwavering)
4
soldier
4
stubborn
4
valiant(adjective, strong, tough, smart, polite)
3
arenose(adjective, pulverulence)
3
feisty(adjective, energetic, determined, spirited, forceful)
3
grating
3
hard(resolution, hardness, rocky, pebbly, flinty)
3
inflexible(resolution, hardness, rocky, pebbly, flinty)
3
loose(adjective, rough, coarse, grainy, granular)
3
nervy(adjective, strong, tough, smart, energetic)
3
powdery(adjective, fine, rough, coarse, pulverulence)
3
shameless(adjective, smart, bold, confident, brazen)
3
staunch(steady, courageous, unwavering, fearless, plucky)
3
steadfast(adjective, determined, steady, noble, resolute)
3
stouthearted(adjective, strong, tough, polite, noble)
3
unflinching(adjective, determined, steady, resolution, bold)
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