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realistic(adjective, calm, tough, sharp)
6
grave(adjective, calm, dull, quiet, cool)
6
staid(adjective, calm, dull, quiet, set)
5
earnest(adjective, calm, dull, quiet, work)
5
down-to-earth(adjective, calm, simple, sensible)
5
practical(adjective, calm, simple, tough)
5
sedate(adjective, calm, dull, quiet, cool)
5
sober(adjective, calm, dull, quiet, cool)
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solemn(adjective, calm, dull, quiet, cool)
5
somber(adjective, calm, dull, quiet, cool)
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hard(adjective, tough, severe, sharp)
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matter-of-fact(adjective, direct, honest, sensible)
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pragmatic(adjective, simple, tough, sharp)
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rational(adjective, calm, quiet, sharp)
2
sane(adjective, sensible, practical, realistic)
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sensible(adjective, tough, sharp, rational)
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severe(adjective, calm, quiet, set, tough)
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abnegating(adjective, calm, quiet, sensible)
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abstaining(adjective, calm, quiet, sensible)
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clear-headed(adjective, calm, quiet, sensible)
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