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adamant(adjective, strong, hard, tough, firm)
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adamantine(adjective, strong, hard, tough, sturdy)
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ardent(adjective, close, correct, firm, honest)
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deep
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deep-rooted
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dyed-in-the-wool(adjective, close, strong, hard, tough)
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enduring(adjective, close, correct, firm, honest)
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entrenched
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firm(adjective, close, strong, hard, tough)
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flinty(adjective, strong, hard, tough, severe)
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grim(adjective, strong, hard, tough, severe)
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hot(vulgar, indecent, lewd)
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immovable(adjective, strong, hard, tough, firm)
2
implacable(adjective, strong, hard, tough, severe)
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inexorable(adjective, strong, hard, tough, severe)
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loyal(adjective, close, correct, firm, honest)
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relentless(adjective, strong, hard, tough, severe)
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rigorous(adjective, strong, hard, tough, severe)
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rooted
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settled
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