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steadfast(adjective, clear, strong, tough, severe)
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implacable(adjective, mean, strong, hard, tough)
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unbendable(adjective, tough, firm, resist, determined)
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hard(adjective, mean, strong, tough, severe)
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tough(adjective, mean, clear, strong, hard)
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unwavering(adjective, strong, flat, firm, certain)
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grim(adjective, strong, hard, tough, severe)
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dogged(adjective, mean, hard, tough, firm)
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intractable(adjective, hard, tough, rough, firm)
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iron(adjective, mean, strong, hard, tough)
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remorseless(adjective, tough, harsh, resist, cruel)
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harsh(adjective, mean, strong, hard, tough)
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stiff-necked(adjective, mean, strong, hard, tough)
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strict(adjective, strong, hard, tough, severe)
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unswerving(adjective, direct, solid, determined, straight)
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steady(adjective, strong, flat, firm, certain)
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rigorous(adjective, strong, hard, tough, severe)
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unflinching(adjective, strong, flat, firm, harsh)
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brassbound(adjective, resist, determined, resolute)
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constant(adjective, strong, flat, firm, certain)
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