3
special
3
specific(adjective, exact, full, thorough, comprehensive)
3
touchy(adjective, severe, cross, contrary)
2
alert(thoughtful, sober, cautious, prudent, wary)
2
arduous(adjective, tough, difficult, problematic, trying)
2
bothersome(adjective, tough, difficult, problematic, trying)
2
burdensome(adjective, tough, difficult, harsh, rigid)
2
censorious(adjective, severe, harsh, cross, critical)
2
choosey(adjective, critical)
2
complicated(adjective, difficult, exact, full, thorough)
2
contrary(adjective, severe, difficult, cross)
2
cross(adjective, severe, contrary)
2
derogatory(adjective, critical)
2
disparaging(adjective, severe, harsh, cross, critical)
2
eclectic(sharp, refined, critical, discerning, particular)
2
exceptional
2
exigent
2
feminine
2
fine
2
fractious(adjective, tough, problematic, trying)
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