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Tight

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besottedInfatuated.
meanverbTo intend.
closenoun(physical) To remove or block an opening, gap or passage through.
tautverb(also figuratively) Under tension, like a stretched bowstring, rope, or sail; tight.
secureverbFree from attack or danger; protected.
stiffnoun(of an object) Rigid; hard to bend; inflexible.
hardnoun(of material or fluid) Solid and firm.
difficultverbHard, not easy, requiring much effort.
rigorousShowing, causing, or favoring rigour/rigor; scrupulously accurate or strict; thorough.
finenounSenses referring to subjective quality.
wetnounMade up of liquid or moisture, usually (but not always) water.
compactnounClosely packed or densely constituted; having much material in a small volume.
stringentStrict; binding strongly; making strict requirements; restrictive; rigid; severe
snugnounWarm and comfortable; cosy.
inebriatedBehaving as though affected by alcohol including exhilaration, and a dumbed or stupefied manner.
tensenoun(linguistics, uncountable) The property of indicating the point in time at which an action or state of being occurs or exists.
nastynounContemptible, unpleasant (of a person).
littlenounSmall in size.
plastered(slang) Drunk, intoxicated.
intoxicatedStupefied by alcohol, drunk.
miserlyLike a miser, very or objectionably cautious with money.
soused(slang) inebriated, drunk.
fastnoun(dated) Firmly or securely fixed in place; stable.
smallnounNot large or big; insignificant; few in number.
demandingMaking great demands in terms of quality, quantity, accuracy or other criteria; difficult to satisfy.

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WordDefinition
looseverb(transitive) To let loose, to free from restraints.
leakyHaving leaks; not fully sealed.

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WordDefinition
taut(also figuratively) Under tension, like a stretched bowstring, rope, or sail; tight.
loaded(colloquial) Possessing great wealth.
demandingverbMaking great demands in terms of quality, quantity, accuracy or other criteria; difficult to satisfy.
hard(of material or fluid) Solid and firm.
stringentStrict; binding strongly; making strict requirements; restrictive; rigid; severe
difficultHard, not easy, requiring much effort.
fastnoun(dated) Firmly or securely fixed in place; stable.
rigorousShowing, causing, or favoring rigour/rigor; scrupulously accurate or strict; thorough.
stiff(of an object) Rigid; hard to bend; inflexible.
compressedPressed tightly together.
closeHaving little difference or distance in place, position, or abstractly; see also close to.
fineSenses referring to subjective quality.
clenchedClosed tightly.
closedNot available for operation, participation, interaction, etc.
closelyIn a close manner.
smallNot large or big; insignificant; few in number.
shutClosed, not open, in any of various senses.
pixilatedBehaving in an eccentric manner, as though led by pixies.
crocked(informal, Canada, US) drunk (of a person)
littleSmall in size.

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