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stout(adjective, strong, sound, fit)
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vigorous(adjective, strong, sound, fit)
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brawny(adjective, strong, fit, solid)
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stalwart(adjective, strong, sound, fit)
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solid(adjective, set, strong, sound)
10
strapping(adjective, strong, sound, solid)
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firm(adjective, set, strong, hard, sound)
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stern(adjective, hard, severe, rough)
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athletic(adjective, strong, sound, solid)
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demanding(adjective, hard, severe, rough)
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lusty(adjective, strong, fit, firm)
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strenuous(adjective, action, strong, severe)
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able-bodied(adjective, strong, sound, fit)
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bitter(adjective, strong, hard, severe)
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brutal(adjective, hard, severe, rough)
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heavy(adjective, calm, strong, hard, sound)
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rigorous(adjective, strong, hard, severe)
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exacting(adjective, hard, severe, rough)
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forceful(adjective, strong, sound, intense)
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hearty(adjective, strong, sound, fit)
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