88 entries under difficult topic. ×

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merciless(adjective, hard, tough, severe, rough)
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troublesome(adjective, hard, tough, severe)
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uphill(adjective, tough, severe, rough)
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ambitious(adjective, hard, tough, severe, ability)
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challenging(adjective, hard, tough, severe)
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difficile(adjective, tough, severe, rough)
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excessive(adjective, severe, harsh, heavy)
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grievous(adjective, hard, tough, severe)
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grinding(adjective, rough, harsh, heavy)
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grueling(adjective, tough, severe, harsh)
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hairy(adjective, hard, tough, severe, rough)
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herculean(adjective, tough, severe, rough)
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inclement(adjective, hard, tough, severe, rough)
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knotty(adjective, hard, tough, severe, rough)
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no picnic(expression, tough, severe, rough)
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operose(adjective, tough, severe, rough)
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superincumbent(heavy, cruel, demanding, troublesome)
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testing(adjective, tough, severe, violent)
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tricky(adjective, awkward, demanding, problematic)
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wearisome(adjective, dull, tough, severe)
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