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set(adjective, tough, severe, firm, honest)
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soft(adjective, calm, quiet, reasonable, sensible)
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sombre
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sound(adjective, calm, quiet, reasonable, sensible)
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steady(adjective, calm, quiet, set, cool)
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stickling(adjective, tough, severe, firm, harsh)
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stuffy(adjective, tough, severe, firm, harsh)
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subdued(adjective, calm, dull, quiet, reasonable)
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sure enough(expression, honest, true, straightforward, serious)
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thoughtful(adjective, dull, quiet, severe, honest)
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toned down(expression, adjective, calm, quiet, reasonable)
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tough-minded
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true(open, honest, straightforward, straight, serious)
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true-blue(open, honest, true, straightforward, straight)
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trustworthy(open, honest, true, straightforward, straight)
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twenty-four carat(expression, honest, true, straightforward, serious)
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unaffected(open, honest, true, rational, straightforward)
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uncomic
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undesigning(open, honest, true, straightforward, straight)
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undissembled(open, honest, true, straightforward, straight)
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