10
adhesive(adjective, secure, tough, thick, tacky)
10
clinging(adjective, strong, free, firm, resolute)
10
diligent(adjective, precise, resolute, thorough, meticulous)
10
headstrong(adjective, tough, firm, resist, awkward)
10
immovable(adjective, strong, secure, firm, solid)
10
indomitable(adjective, strong, tough, firm, difficult)
10
purposeful(adjective, strong, firm, determined, serious)
10
sturdy(adjective, strong, sound, tough, fit)
10
unflinching(adjective, strong, flat, firm, determined)
10
untiring(adjective, determined, persevering)
9
fast(adjective, strong, free, secure, tough)
9
inexorable(adjective, tough, firm, determined, resolute)
9
pigheaded(adjective, tough, firm, difficult, resist)
9
unrelenting(adjective, determined, resolute, obstinate, uncompromising)
9
unswerving(adjective, strong, firm, determined, steady)
8
coherent(adjective, strong, unyielding)
8
contrary(adjective, difficult, wild, determined, awkward)
8
hardheaded(adjective, tough, firm, resist, determined)
8
single-minded(adjective, tough, intense, deliberate, determined)
8
spunky(adjective, strong, resolute, unyielding)
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