42
steadfast(adjective, feature, state, characteristic, strain)
41
refractory(adjective, tough, strain, rough, firm)
40
durable(adjective, strong, strain, firm, stiff)
40
resistant(adjective, characteristic, strong, strain, firm)
40
complex(adjective, difficult, property, tedious, involved)
40
enduring(adjective, strain, firmness, labour, hardiness)
40
impregnable(adjective, strain, firmness, labour, hardiness)
40
rough(adjective, strong, great, tough, severe)
40
unalterable(adjective, strain, firmness, labour, hardiness)
39
burdensome(adjective, dull, severe, rough, difficult)
39
fast(adjective, adverb, strain, firm, intense)
38
invariable(adjective, strain, firmness, labour, hardiness)
38
lasting(adjective, strain, firmness, labour, hardiness)
38
resilient(adjective, strain, firmness, labour, hardiness)
38
settled(adjective, strain, firmness, labour, hardiness)
38
stressful(adjective, difficult, complex)
37
inflexible(adjective, characteristic, mean, strong, tough)
37
abundant(adjective, strain, firmness, labour, hardiness)
37
proof(adjective, strain, firmness, labour, hardiness)
37
stubborn(adjective, characteristic, quality, mean, strong)
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