61 entries under tough topic. ×

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iron(adjective, strong, hard, strength)
7
adamant(adjective, strong, hard, strength)
5
steely(adjective, strong, hard, sturdy)
4
firm(noun, verb, adjective, close, set)
3
adamantine(adjective, strong, hard, sturdy)
3
ferrous(adjective, strong, hard, sturdy)
2
hard(adjective, strong, sturdy, rigid)
2
rigid(adjective, strong, hard, sturdy)
1
austere(adjective, strong, hard, sturdy)
1
ferric(adjective, strong, hard, sturdy)
1
harsh(adjective, strong, hard, sturdy)
1
immovable(adjective, strong, hard, sturdy)
1
inflexible(adjective, strong, hard, sturdy)
1
rigorous(adjective, strong, hard, sturdy)
1
severe(adjective, strong, hard, sturdy)
1
strict(adjective, strong, hard, sturdy)
1
strong(adjective, hard, sturdy, rigid)
1
sturdy(adjective, strong, hard, rugged)
1
unrelenting(adjective, strong, hard, sturdy)
1
unyielding(adjective, strong, hard, sturdy)
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