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accurate(adjective, correct, proper, thoughtful, sober)
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squeamish(adjective, accept, precise, minute, meticulous)
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strenuous(adjective, dull, tough, severe, rough)
10
stringent(adjective, hard, tough, severe, rough)
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discriminating(adjective, sharp, fine, rough, proper)
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taxing(adjective, hard, tough, severe, rough)
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thorough(adjective, careful, thoughtful, sober, scrupulous)
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attentive(adjective, careful, thoughtful, sober, prudent)
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