141 entries under tough topic. ×

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reinforced(adjective, strong, sound, solid)
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relentless(adjective, strong, hard, firm)
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reserved(adjective, firm, fixed, distant)
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resolute(adjective, firm, fixed, serious)
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rigid(adjective, set, strong, hard)
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secure(adjective, strong, sound, solid)
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set in stone(expression, adjective, idiom, firm)
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severe(adjective, firm, harsh, fixed)
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sinewy(adjective, strong, hard, sound)
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single-minded(adjective, firm, fixed, serious)
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sound(adjective, strong, solid, heavy)
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stable(adjective, strong, sound, solid)
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standing pat(expression, adjective, firm, distant)
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stark(adjective, strong, sound, solid)
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staunch(adjective, strong, sound, solid)
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steady(adjective, calm, strong, cool, sound)
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stern(adjective, severe, harsh, cruel)
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stiff(adjective, set, strong, hard)
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strict(adjective, severe, firm, harsh)
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substantial(adjective, strong, sound, solid)
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