71 entries under meticulous topic. ×

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squeamish(adjective, accept, precise, minute)
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strenuous(adjective, dull, tough, severe, rough)
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discriminating(adjective, sharp, fine, rough, proper)
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thorough(adjective, careful, thoughtful, sober, scrupulous)
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hypercritical(adjective, severe, cross, contrary, discontent)
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dainty(adjective, accept, fine, rough, proper)
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diligent(adjective, thorough, fastidious, vigilant)
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persnickety(adjective, accept, fine, proper, careful)
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assiduous(adjective, thorough, painstaking)
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captious(adjective, severe, harsh, cross, critical)
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heedful(adjective, thorough, vigilant, painstaking)
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punctual(adjective, thorough, painstaking)
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conscionable(adjective, thorough, painstaking)
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earnest(adjective, thorough, painstaking)
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hard-working(adjective, thorough, painstaking)
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hard to please(expression, adjective, idiom, tough, rough)
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sedulous(adjective, thorough, painstaking)
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thoroughgoing(adjective, thorough, painstaking)
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complete(adjective, careful, thorough)
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fussbudget(adjective, rough, careful, thorough, demanding)
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