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steady(adjective, strong, sound, secure)
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bold(adjective, strong, firm, vigorous)
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durable(adjective, strong, sound, secure)
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hardy(adjective, strong, sound, solid)
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intractable(adjective, firm, difficult, persistent)
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stiff-necked(adjective, firm, resist, unreasonable)
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unbending(adjective, clear, strong, severe)
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undaunted(adjective, strong, firm, steady)
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balky(firm, unreasonable, grim, inflexible)
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dauntless(adjective, strong, vigorous, bold)
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dedicated(adjective, clear, strong, severe)
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energetic(adjective, strong, sound, solid)
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gluey(adjective, thick, syrupy, tacky)
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gritty(adjective, strong, determined, steady)
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gutsy(adjective, strong, determined, vigorous)
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iron(adjective, strong, firm, solid)
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lasting(adjective, firm, true, fixed)
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opinionated(firm, unreasonable, grim, persistent)
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recalcitrant(adjective, firm, difficult, wild)
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stable(adjective, strong, sound, secure)
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