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mulish(adjective, strong, tough, firm, resist)
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retentive(adjective, strong, unyielding, sticky, retention)
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rigid(adjective, determined, resolute, persistent, obstinate)
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uncompromising(adjective, tough, firm, determined, resolute)
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unfaltering(adjective, strong, firm, intense, deliberate)
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indefatigable(adjective, strong, tough, fit, firm)
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fixed(adjective, strong, sound, secure, tough)
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resolved(adjective, strong, flat, firm, determined)
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strong(adjective, sound, secure, tough, fit)
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intransigent(adjective, strong, firm, determined, unreasonable)
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sticky(adjective, secure, determined, thick, coherence)
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stiff(adjective, strong, determined, resolute, persistent)
12
tireless(adjective, strong, firm, determined, steady)
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glutinous(adjective, secure, tough, thick, tacky)
11
insistent(adjective, determined, resolute, obstinate, uncompromising)
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refractory(adjective, tough, firm, difficult, wild)
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stalwart(adjective, strong, sound, tough, fit)
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strong-willed(adjective, strong, firm, intense, deliberate)
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unflagging(adjective, strong, tough, fit, firm)
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viscous(adjective, secure, tough, thick, tacky)
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