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excessive(adjective, severe, difficult, harsh, heavy)
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extravagant(adjective, unreasonable, ridiculous, excessive, steep)
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finicking
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flawless(adjective, fastidious)
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formal
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fussbudget(adjective, rough, careful, thorough, demanding)
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good
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grievous(adjective, hard, tough, severe, difficult)
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grinding(adjective, rough, difficult, harsh, heavy)
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