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fast(adjective, strain, firmness, labour, hardiness)
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durable(adjective, strain, firmness, labour, hardiness)
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resilient(adjective, strain, firmness, labour, hardiness)
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substantial(adjective, strain, firmness, labour, hardiness)
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tenable(adjective, strain, firmness, labour, hardiness)
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unalterable(adjective, hard, strain, rough, harsh)
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withstanding(adjective, strain, firmness, labour, hardiness)
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contrary(adjective, tough, difficult, cross, wild)
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immune(adjective, strain, firmness, labour, hardiness)
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invariable(adjective, strain, firmness, labour, hardiness)
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rebellious(adjective, tough, firm, negative, obstinate)
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rock-solid(adjective, strain, firmness, labour, hardiness)
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stout(adjective, strain, firmness, labour, hardiness)
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tight(adjective, strain, firm, solid, firmness)
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fractious(adjective, control, order, cross, resist)
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resist(verb, adjective, strain, firmness, labour)
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perverse(adjective, mean, tough, difficulty, firm)
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insubordinate(adjective, tough, firm, negative, hostile)
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wayward(adjective, tough, difficult, violent, wild)
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defiant(adjective, persistent, obstinate, insistent, dogged)
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