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austere(hard, tough, severe, rough)
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burdensome(dull, hard, tough, severe)
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close
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hypercritical(severe, cross, contrary, discontent)
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censorious(severe, harsh, cross, critical)
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dainty(accept, fine, rough, proper)
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delicate(fastidious, fastidiousness)
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diligent(thorough, meticulous, fastidious, vigilant)
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onerous(dull, hard, tough, severe)
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persnickety(accept, fine, proper, careful)
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relentless(severe, persistent, severity, obstinate)
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stiff(hard, tough, severe, rough)
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trying(dull, hard, tough, severe)
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tyrannical
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discerning
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dour(tough, severe, firm, harsh)
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grim(tough, severe, firm, harsh)
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keen(severe, sensitive, intelligent, shrewd)
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prudish(tough, severe, firm, harsh)
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subtle(sensitive, intelligent, precise, cunning)
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