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willful(adjective, firm, difficult, resist)
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brave(adjective, strong, determined, vigorous)
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contumacious(adjective, firm, persistent, obstinate)
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powerful(adjective, strong, sound, fit)
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self-willed(adjective, firm, difficult, wild)
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solid(adjective, strong, sound, secure)
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substantial(adjective, strong, sound, fit)
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able-bodied(adjective, strong, sound, fit)
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active(adjective, strong, sound, solid)
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fearless(adjective, strong, vigorous, steady)
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forceful(adjective, clear, strong, sound)
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game(strong, determined, bold, resolute)
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hale(adjective, strong, sound, fit)
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incompliant(adjective, firm, difficult, wild)
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perverse(adjective, firm, difficult, resist)
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abiding(adjective, strong, definite, persistent)
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cantankerous(firm, difficult, wild, awkward)
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cussed(firm, persistent, obstinate, stubborn)
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heavy(adjective, strong, sound, solid)
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insubordinate(firm, persistent, obstinate, stubborn)
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