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uphill(adjective, tough, severe, difficult)
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choicy(adjective, demanding, fussy, fastidious)
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difficile(adjective, tough, severe, difficult)
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fussbudget(adjective, careful, thorough, demanding)
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grinding(adjective, difficult, harsh, heavy)
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hairy(adjective, hard, tough, severe)
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hard-boiled(adjective, hard, tough, severe)
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herculean(adjective, tough, severe, difficult)
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inclement(adjective, hard, tough, severe)
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knotty(adjective, hard, tough, severe)
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no picnic(expression, tough, severe, difficult)
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operose(adjective, tough, severe, difficult)
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ruthless(adjective, hard, tough, severe)
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stickler(adjective, careful, thorough, demanding)
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bitter(adjective, hard, tough, severe)
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callous(adjective, hard, tough, severe)
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distressing(adjective, tough, severe, difficult)
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intemperate(adjective, hard, tough, severe)
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murder(adjective, tough, severe, difficult)
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serious(adjective, hard, tough, severe)
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