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Intensive

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intenseOf a characteristic: extreme or very high or strong in degree; severe; also, excessive, towering.
intensifiernoun(linguistics) A word or particle that heightens the intensity of meaning of a term.

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extensiveHaving a great extent; covering a large area; vast.

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intensifiernoun(linguistics) A word or particle that heightens the intensity of meaning of a term.
intenseOf a characteristic: extreme or very high or strong in degree; severe; also, excessive, towering.
intensitynounThe quality of being intense.
drasticHaving a strong or far-reaching effect; extreme, severe.
robustEvincing strength and health; strong; (often, especially) both large and healthy.
strong(loosely) Possessing power, might, or strength.
intensifyingnounAn intensification.
strenuous(of a task) Requiring great exertion; very laborious.
tough(of a material) Strong and resilient; sturdy.
intensifyverb(intransitive) To become intense, or more intense; to act with increasing power or energy.
tightFirmly held together; compact; not loose or open.
vigorousPhysically strong and active.
enormousExtremely large; greatly exceeding the common size, extent, etc.
hard(of material or fluid) Solid and firm.
energeticCharacterised by force or vigour; full of energy; lively, vigorous, furious.
strictGoverned or governing by exact rules; observing exact rules; severe; rigorous.
demandingMaking great demands in terms of quality, quantity, accuracy or other criteria; difficult to satisfy.
briskFull of liveliness and activity; characterized by quickness of motion or action.
keen(chiefly Commonwealth) Often with a prepositional phrase, or with to and an infinitive: showing a quick and ardent responsiveness or willingness; eager, enthusiastic, interested.
stringentStrict; binding strongly; making strict requirements; restrictive; rigid; severe

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