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persistent(adjective, strong, flat, firm)
42
firm(noun, adjective, clear, strong, sound)
38
determined(adjective, clear, strong, severe)
36
resolute(adjective, clear, strong, severe)
34
dogged(adjective, strong, firm, resist)
32
pertinacious(adjective, strong, firm, difficult)
28
unyielding(adjective, clear, strong, sound)
25
steadfast(adjective, clear, strong, secure)
19
persevering(adjective, strong, flat, firm)
16
staunch(adjective, clear, strong, sound)
15
relentless(adjective, strong, firm, determined)
14
mulish(adjective, strong, firm, resist)
14
uncompromising(adjective, firm, determined, resolute)
13
indefatigable(adjective, strong, fit, firm)
13
fixed(adjective, strong, sound, secure)
13
strong(adjective, sound, secure, fit)
11
glutinous(adjective, secure, thick, tacky)
11
refractory(adjective, firm, difficult, wild)
11
stalwart(adjective, strong, sound, fit)
11
unflagging(adjective, strong, fit, firm)
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