118 entries under hard topic. ×

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starched(adjective, firm, solid, stiff)
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starchy(adjective, firm, solid, tense)
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stark(adjective, firm, solid, tense)
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stringent(adjective, set, stiff, rigid)
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taut(adjective, firm, solid, stiff)
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tense(adjective, firm, solid, stiff)
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thick(adjective, strong, tough, firm)
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thickened(adjective, firm, solid, stiff)
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tight(adjective, firm, solid, stiff)
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unadaptable(adjective, set, stiff, rigid)
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ungraceful(adjective, firm, solid, tense)
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unswayable(adjective, set, stiff, rigid)
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wooden(adjective, firm, solid, tense)
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ferric(adjective, strong, tough, sturdy)
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heavy(adjective, dull, strong, tough)
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ironclad(adjective, set, stiff, inflexible)
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rock hard(expression, adjective, strong, tough)
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tough inflexible(expression, adjective, strong, tough)
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