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adj

1. hard, stiff, rigid, solid, hardened, solidified; compressed, compact, indurated, condensed; congealed, frozen, impermeable, impenetrable; stony, adamantine, steely, iron; osseous, ossified, bony, horny.

2. fixed, fast, set, close, taut, secure, stationary; immovable, unmovable, irremovable; anchored, moored, tied, rooted, grounded; established, riveted, nailed, bolted.

3. steady, stable, balanced, even, constant; unchangeable, unalterable, changeless, immutable, invariable; irrevocable, irreversible, indissoluble, irrepealable; abiding, enduring, durable, deep-rooted, deep-seated, longstanding.

4. steadfast, unwavering, unswerving, unflinching; unfaltering, undeviating, unhesitating, true; unflag- ging, dogged, indomitable, relentless, inexorable, plodding; tenacious, gritty, Inf. hellbent, Inf. stick-to-it-ive; invincible, invulnerable, unassailable, impregnable.

5. determined, resolute, decided, set upon, resolved, confirmed, staunch, stanch; earnest, intent, serious, sober, purposeful, thoughtful, deliberate; obstinate, stubborn, hard-line, obdurate, intransigent; inflexible, unmalleable, unbending, unyielding; irresilient, inelastic, impliant, unimpressive.

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n

company, business, concern, house, Fr. maison, Inf. outfit; trust, establishment, institution; corporation, syndicate, association, holding company, conglomerate; partnership, co-partnership, co-operation.