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Stubborn and unwilling to change your ideas or opinions.

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to become firm, stiff, or solid, or to make something become firm, stiff, or solid

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The physical parts of a computer or electronic system.

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tough, cynical, and not easily affected by difficult experiences.

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A situation that is difficult and unpleasant because you do not have enough money, food, clothes, etc.

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the wood from a broad-leaved tree (such as oak, ash, or beech) as distinguished from that of conifers

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a rigid protective helmet, typically worn by construction workers, factory workers, and miners.

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Stubbornly resisting change or holding on to a belief, principle, or activity despite new trends or difficulties.

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made or become hard or harder

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the quality or condition of being hard, firm, or solid.

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Very committed to a belief or activity; uncompromising and extreme.

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A rigid magnetic disk used for storing computer data.

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Describing a style of abstract painting characterized by clearly defined, sharp-edged geometric forms and flat areas of color.

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Having a cold, unfriendly, or unsympathetic expression in one's eyes.

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Unwilling to change your ideas or opinions, especially in politics; taking a very strict or extreme position.

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(of a book) having a stiff, strong cover

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the process of becoming or making something hard or solid.

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The man-made, inanimate, and durable elements of a landscape or garden, such as paths, walls, patios, and decks.

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practical, determined, and not influenced by emotions in making decisions

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tough and cynical because of difficult past experiences.

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describing something, especially journalism or criticism, that is direct, forceful, and uncompromising in its approach.

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The money of a politically and economically stable country that is widely accepted for international transactions.

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almost not; only just

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A person who strongly opposes change or who continues to support something in spite of opposition.

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solid, firm, and not easily broken, bent, or pierced

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a car with a rigid, fixed roof, especially one that is not a convertible.

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A game of baseball using a hard ball, as opposed to softball.

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(of an egg) boiled until the white and the yolk are solid

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An erection of the penis.

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a hardened layer of soil, especially one with a high clay content, that is largely impervious to water and plant roots.

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A person who is very strict, tough, or uncompromising, especially in a position of authority.

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a protective hat, especially one worn by construction workers

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A loud, forceful style of rock music with a heavy beat and simple melodies, often featuring electric guitars.

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having a sharp, clearly defined, and often severe or uncompromising quality

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showing no sympathy or kindness; having a severe or unsympathetic expression.

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a person, especially in politics, who adheres rigidly to a set of ideas or policies and is unwilling to change or compromise.

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Relating to or involving money that is backed by a tangible asset, such as gold, or that is difficult to obtain or borrow.

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(of a pattern of behaviour or thinking) existing from birth and not able to be changed

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having a hard, firm, or rigid physical structure, especially describing an insect or other arthropod with a tough exoskeleton.

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(of an egg) boiled until both the white and yolk are solid.

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Gained through a lot of hard work and effort.

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Practical, realistic, and determined; not influenced by emotions.

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(of soil, snow, etc.) pressed or beaten down into a firm, dense mass.

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Lacking sympathy or feeling for others; unfeeling, cruel.

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having a severe, stern, or unfriendly appearance

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Having well-developed, firm, and prominent muscles.

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experiencing great difficulty, especially because of a lack of money or time

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Having a hard outer shell or case.

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Difficult to locate or obtain; not commonly available.

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Having a hard, firm, and often smooth outer layer or covering.

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Difficult to access, contact, or obtain.

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partially or completely deaf; having a hearing impairment.

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