118 entries under strong topic. ×

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steely(adjective, hard, tough, severe)
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stiff-necked(adjective, mean, hard, tough)
2
vinegary(adjective, sharp, unpleasant, lively)
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bullheaded(adjective, hard, tough, severe)
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by the book(expression, adjective, idiom, hard)
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concentrated(adjective, great, severe, sharp)
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disciplinary(adjective, hard, tough, severe)
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dyed-in-the-wool(adjective, hard, tough, severe)
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extraordinary(adjective, great, severe, sharp)
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hang-tough(adjective, hard, tough, severe)
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hard-line(adjective, hard, tough, severe)
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mulish(adjective, mean, hard, tough)
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salty(adjective, sharp, nasty, ironic)
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all-consuming(powerful, penetrating)
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dense(adjective, hard, tough, sturdy)
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diligent(powerful, penetrating)
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exaggerated(severe, powerful, exceptional, penetrating)
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exceptional(severe, powerful, penetrating)
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fanatical(severe, powerful, exceptional, penetrating)
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ferric(adjective, hard, tough, sturdy)
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