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strenuous(adjective, dull, tough, rough)
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stringent(adjective, hard, tough, rough)
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arduous(adjective, dull, hard, tough)
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taxing(adjective, hard, tough, rough)
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austere(adjective, hard, tough, rough)
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burdensome(adjective, dull, hard, tough)
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hypercritical(adjective, cross, contrary, discontent)
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censorious(adjective, harsh, cross, critical)
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onerous(adjective, dull, hard, tough)
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relentless(adjective, persistent, severity, obstinate)
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stiff(adjective, hard, tough, rough)
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trying(adjective, dull, hard, tough)
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dour(adjective, tough, firm, harsh)
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grim(adjective, tough, firm, harsh)
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keen(adjective, sensitive, intelligent, shrewd)
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prudish(adjective, tough, firm, harsh)
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unbending(adjective, demanding)
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unfeeling(adjective, tough, harsh, cruel)
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unsparing(adjective, tough, rough, firm)
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weighty(adjective, hard, difficult, harsh)
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