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analytic(sensitive, intelligent, shrewd, scrupulous)
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caustic
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challenging(hard, tough, severe, difficult)
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choicy(rough, demanding, fussy, fastidious)
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commanding
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complete(careful, thorough, meticulous)
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confining
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contrary(severe, cross, persistent, obstinate)
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cool(severe, thoughtful, sober, cautious)
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cutting
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despotic
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diagnostic
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difficile(tough, severe, rough, difficult)
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excessive(severe, difficult, harsh, heavy)
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extravagant(unreasonable, ridiculous, excessive, steep)
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flawless
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formal
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fussbudget(rough, careful, thorough, demanding)
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grievous(hard, tough, severe, difficult)
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grinding(rough, difficult, harsh, heavy)
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