158 entries under adjective topic. ×

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persistent(continue, strain, firmness, labour)
37
stiff(strain, firmness, labour, hardiness)
25
lasting(verb, great, strain, deep)
23
enduring(verb, great, strain, deep)
22
staying(verb, strain, firmness, labour)
19
conservative(dull, strain, low, firmness)
18
constant(strain, firmness, labour, hardiness)
18
long-standing(strain, firmness, labour, hardiness)
18
sustained(great, strain, slow, deep)
18
settled(strain, firmness, labour, hardiness)
18
unyielding(strain, firmness, labour, hardiness)
15
slow(slow, boring, tedious, late)
13
sluggish(dull, slow, late, lazy)
12
dawdling(noun, verb, check, delay)
12
loitering(noun, verb, check, delay)
12
dragging(verb, great, slow, boring)
10
delaying(verb, slow, late, remiss)
9
dallying(verb, slow, late, remiss)
9
long(time, great, deep, boring)
9
tarrying(noun, verb, check, delay)
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