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full(exact, thorough, comprehensive, itemized, particularized)
2
grumpy
2
hard(adjective, difficult)
2
hard-working(adjective, thorough, meticulous, painstaking)
2
industrious(adjective, thorough, meticulous, painstaking)
2
irritable(adjective, tough, severe, cross, contrary)
2
judgmental(adjective, critical)
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laborious(adjective, tough, difficult, problematic, trying)
2
mindful(thoughtful, sober, cautious, prudent, wary)
2
neat(adjective, well, uncluttered)
2
observant(thoughtful, sober, cautious, prudent, wary)
2
old-maidish
2
onerous(adjective, tough, difficult, harsh, rigid)
2
oppressive(adjective, difficult)
2
perfectionist(adjective, careful, thorough, scrupulous)
2
persevering(adjective, thorough, meticulous, painstaking)
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picayune
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protective(adjective, careful, thoughtful, sober, attentive)
2
regardful(thoughtful, sober, cautious, prudent, wary)
2
religious(thoughtful, sober, cautious, prudent, wary)
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