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accurate(smart, exact, slick, scrupulous)
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carping(severe, harsh, cross, critical)
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fault-finding(severe, cross, critical, contrary)
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pernickety orpersnickety
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queasy(demanding, meticulous, fussy, exacting)
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assiduous(thorough, meticulous, painstaking)
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attentive(thoughtful, sober, cautious, prudent)
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caviling(severe, harsh, cross, critical)
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correct
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discerning(severe, sharp, harsh, precise)
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earnest(thorough, meticulous, painstaking)
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fussbudget(careful, thorough, meticulous, fussy)
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harsh(difficult, critical)
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heedful(thorough, meticulous, painstaking)
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mincing
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narrow(exact, full, thorough, comprehensive)
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niggling(severe, harsh, critical, demanding)
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over-nice
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precious(delicate, proper, sophisticated, affected)
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punctual(thorough, meticulous, painstaking)
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