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| hard(adjective, dull, great, tough, easy) | |
| arduous(adjective, dull, hard, great, tough) | |
| tough(adjective, dull, hard, great, easy) | |
| severe(adjective, hard, tough, rough, harsh) | |
| troublesome(adjective, hard, tough, severe, evil) | |
| rough(adjective, hard, great, tough, severe) | |
| toilsome(adjective, hard, great, tough, difficulty) | |
| taxing(adjective, hard, tough, rough, harsh) | |
| rugged(adjective, hard, severe, evil, rough) | |
| serious(adjective, hard, tough, easy, harsh) | |
| oppressive(adjective, dull, hard, tough, severe) | |
| demanding(adjective, dull, hard, tough, severe) | |
| nasty(adjective, hard, rough, rude, unpleasant) | |
| grinding(adjective, hard, harsh, complex) | |
| grave(adjective, hard, tough, severe, harsh) | |
| hard-nosed(adjective, hard, evil, rough, nasty) | |
| hefty(adjective, dull, hard, harsh) | |
| strenuous(adjective, dull, hard, great, tough) | |
| exacting(adjective, dull, hard, tough, severe) | |
| formidable(adjective, hard, tough, severe, evil) |
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