steadfast
adjectiveFirm and dependable in purpose, loyalty, or belief.
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Firm and dependable in purpose, loyalty, or belief.
Outstanding or exceptionally good; also relating to stars.
Exceptionally good
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A mark or association of social disgrace or disapproval.
Unnaturally formal or awkward in expression.
Something that prompts a response, action, or increased activity.
A fixed or limited period of work or activity.
To specify a requirement as part of an agreement.
Enduring discomfort or adversity without outward complaint.
Showing little emotion or outward reaction.
Planned with a broader or longer-term objective in mind.
An organized plan for achieving a broader goal.
Requiring or involving vigorous effort.
To mark with parallel lines, grooves, or streaks.
A severe criticism or a restrictive rule.
Severe criticism
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Harsh, loud, or insistently forceful.
Bitter or prolonged conflict.
Strict and demanding in requirements or application.
To walk with a stiff, proud, or self-important air.
To make something ineffective or appear foolish; to inhibit its development.
Make ineffective or inhibit
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Astonishingly great in size or degree.
A state of greatly reduced alertness or a dazed condition.
To block progress or leave someone unable to proceed.
Smooth, confident, and polished in social manner.
A smaller part formed by dividing a larger whole.
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