3
high-mettled(courage, excitability)
3
industrious(adjective, vigorous)
3
mealy
3
mighty(adjective, strong, energetic)
3
persistent(adjective, determined, resolute)
3
puissant(adjective, energetic, vigorous)
3
sensitive(lively, fiery, courageous, gritty, sensibility)
3
skittish(adjective, excitability)
3
startlish
3
sturdy(adjective, strong, tough, intense, energetic)
3
tenacious(determined, resolute)
3
undaunted(adjective, fear)
3
vibrant(adjective, action, feelings)
3
vigourous
3
virile(adjective, strong, vigorous)
3
vital(adjective, strong, tough, intense, energetic)
2
aggressive
2
bouncing(adjective, strong, tough, intense, energetic)
2
bouncy(adjective, bright, energetic, passionate, determined)
2
brawny(adjective, strong)
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