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grueling(hard, tough, difficult, awkward)
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painful(tough, severe, difficult, problematic)
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rigorous(tough, rough, difficult, harsh)
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rough(great, tough, difficult, heavy)
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strained(true, burdensome)
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taxing(heavy, burdensome)
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trying(verb, hard, tough, severe)
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operose(tough, severe, difficult, awkward)
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wearisome(tough, severe, difficult, awkward)
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challenging(verb, great, tough, severe)
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exhausting(hard, severe, rough, difficult)
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herculean(tough, severe, difficult, awkward)
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testing(noun, tough, difficult, awkward)
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tiring(tough, rough, difficult, heavy)
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troublesome(tough, severe, difficult, awkward)
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wearing(hard, tough, rough, difficult)
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wearying(tough, rough, difficult, heavy)
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bothersome(tough, severe, rough, difficult)
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complicated(hard, tough, severe, rough)
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