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stubborn(adjective, hard, complex, change, position)
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taxing(adjective, hard, tough, rough, harsh)
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rugged(adjective, hard, severe, evil, rough)
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profound(adjective, hard, complex, thoughtful, intellectual)
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serious(adjective, hard, tough, easy, harsh)
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stressful(adjective, hard, complex)
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grievous(adjective, hard, complex, sickness, ache)
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oppressive(adjective, dull, hard, tough, severe)
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sticky(adjective, hard, delicate, complex, awkward)
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operose(adjective, hard, tough, severe, difficulty)
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tight(adjective, hard, complex)
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weighty(adjective, hard, heavy, complex)
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demanding(adjective, dull, hard, tough, severe)
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ambitious(adjective, hard, ability, complex, effort)
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nasty(adjective, hard, rough, rude, unpleasant)
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precarious(adjective, hard, complex)
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esoteric(adjective, hard, complex, complicated)
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sore(adjective, hard, complex, sickness, ache)
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dire(adjective, hard, complex, sickness, ache)
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backbreaking(adjective, hard, heavy, complex, awkward)
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