260 entries under adjective topic. ×

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grievous(hard, difficult, complex)
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impossible(hard, difficult, perfect, complex)
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punishing(hard, difficult, complex)
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pretentious(great, ability, perfect, importance)
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aspiring(desire, keen, energetic, determined)
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enterprising(determined, success, hopeful, resourceful)
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energetic(work, ability, determined, success)
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enthusiastic(keen, energetic, excited, ready)
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grandiose(great, ability, fine, perfect)
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challenging(ability, importance, effort, main)
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hopeful(keen, perfect, determined, eager)
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desirous(keen, enthusiastic, excited, ready)
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industrious(work, ability, energetic, determined)
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earnest(keen, importance, wild, enthusiastic)
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grand(great, importance, main, impressive)
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pushy(informal, offensive, success, aggressive)
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impressive(ability, importance, effort, main)
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purposeful(importance, success, main, extremely significant)
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lofty(great, ability, fine, perfect)
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zealous(keen, energetic, enthusiastic, excited)
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