61 entries under rigorous topic. ×

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onerous(adjective, dull, hard, tough, severe)
10
trying(adjective, dull, hard, tough, severe)
9
careful(adjective, harsh, rigid, strict, thorough)
8
picky(adjective, tough, severe, grim, critical)
7
challenging(verb, adjective, hard, tough, severe)
7
rough(adjective, hard, tough, severe, difficult)
7
rugged(adjective, hard, tough, severe, rough)
6
formidable(adjective, tough, severe, rough, difficult)
6
unsparing(adjective, tough, rough, difficult, harsh)
5
inflexible(adjective, hard, severe, rough, difficult)
5
knotty(adjective, hard, tough, severe, rough)
5
tight(adjective, severe, difficult, stiff, rigid)
5
uphill(adjective, hard, tough, severe, rough)
4
heavy(adjective, dull, tough, severe, rough)
4
mean(adjective, hard, severe, rough, difficult)
4
nit-picking(adjective, severe, sharp, rough, cross)
3
persnickety(adjective, harsh, critical, thorough, particular)
2
acrimonious(adjective, severe, harsh, cross, stiff)
2
compelling(adjective, severe, important, serious, stiff)
2
hairy(adjective, hard, tough, severe, rough)
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