46
tense(adjective, upset, firm, solid, excited)
36
tight(adjective, close, strong, hard, secure)
26
stiff(adjective, close, hard, rough, firm)
21
strained(adjective, firm, rigid, tight)
19
firm(noun, adjective, strong, hard, secure)
16
close(adjective, firm, rigid, tight, junction)
13
rigid(adjective, hard, firm, solid, stiff)
11
fast(strong, secure, firm, substantial, stable)
8
stretched(adjective, rigid, tight)
8
secure(verb, adjective, strong, substantial, stable)
8
snug(adjective, order, clean, rigid, tight)
7
steady(adjective, strong, secure, firm, stable)
6
neat(adjective, order, clean)
6
unyielding(adjective, hard, rough, firm, harsh)
6
uptight(adjective, upset, weak, excited, anxious)
5
anxious(adjective, upset, excited, nervous, worried)
5
strong(adjective, secure, firm, substantial, stable)
5
apprehensive(adjective, upset, excited, anxious, nervous)
5
tough(adjective, rough, rigid, obstinate)
5
trim(adjective, order, clean, rigid, tight)
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