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sedate(adjective, calm, cool, steady, unaffected)
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self-possessed(adjective, calm, cool, steady, tranquil)
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sound(adjective, strong, tough, solid, heavy)
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stable(adjective, strong, sound, tough, solid)
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staunch(adjective, strong, sound, tough, solid)
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steady(adjective, calm, strong, cool, sound)
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steeled(adjective, strong, hard, solid, stiff)
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stern(adjective, tough, severe, harsh, cruel)
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stiff(adjective, set, strong, hard, tough)
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stiff upper lip(expression, adjective, idiom, calm, cool)
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