127 entries under persistent topic. ×

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obstinate(adjective, mean, hard, tough, moderate)
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harsh(adjective, mean, strong, hard, tough)
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stern(adjective, hard, tough, easy, severe)
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unbendable(adjective, firm, resist, determined, unreasonable)
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rigorous(adjective, strong, hard, tough, correct)
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constant(adjective, strain, still, fixed, firmness)
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steady(adjective, feature, state, characteristic, complete)
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adamantine(adjective, strong, hard, tough, severe)
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unwavering(adjective, determined, resolute, constant)
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fast(adjective, complete, secure, strain, firm)
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enduring(adjective, strain, firm, fixed, stiff)
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exacting(adjective, hard, tough, easy, severe)
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stringent(adjective, hard, tough, severe, rough)
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iron(adjective, mean, strong, hard, tough)
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demanding(adjective, hard, tough, easy, severe)
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implacable(adjective, mean, strong, hard, tough)
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resolved(adjective, severe, harsh, cruel, determined)
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tenacious(adjective, determined, resolute, obstinate)
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grim(adjective, strong, hard, tough, severe)
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dogged(adjective, mean, hard, harsh, cruel)
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