51 entries under persistent topic. ×

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severe(adjective, strong, hard, tough, serious)
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hard-line(adjective, strong, hard, tough, serious)
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inveterate(adjective, continue, obstinate, insistent)
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relentless(adjective, strong, hard, tough, severe)
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rigid(adjective, strong, hard, tough, severe)
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set(adjective, continue, obstinate, insistent)
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stern(adjective, severe, serious, unsympathetic)
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confirmed(adjective, continue, obstinate, insistent)
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contrary(adjective, determined, impulsive, obstinate)
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cussed(adjective, severe, sharp, nasty)
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determined(adjective, impulsive, obstinate, insistent)
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firm(adjective, strong, hard, tough, severe)
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froward(adjective, impulsive, obstinate, heedless)
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indomitable(adjective, strong, hard, tough)
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inexorable(adjective, strong, hard, tough)
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intractable(adjective, determined, impulsive, obstinate)
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refractory(adjective, determined, impulsive, obstinate)
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strict(adjective, strong, hard, tough, severe)
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ungovernable(adjective, determined, impulsive, obstinate)
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unruly(adjective, determined, impulsive, obstinate)
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