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uphill(adjective, tough, severe, rough, difficult)
7
demanding(adjective, tough, severe, rough, difficult)
7
effortful(adjective, tough, severe, difficult, heavy)
7
fierce(adjective, great, tough, heavy, horrible)
7
ghastly(adjective, bad, terrible, fear, shocking)
7
great(adjective, tough, difficult, big, large)
7
overwhelming(adjective, great, tough, awful, grand)
6
rugged(adjective, hard, severe, evil, rough)
6
staggering(adjective, difficult, overwhelming)
6
challenging(adjective, tough, severe, difficult, awkward)
6
dangerous(adjective, hard, tough, severe, evil)
6
grim(adjective, appearance, bad, severe, manner)
6
horrifying(adjective, awful, terrible, wonderful, grand)
6
important
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knotty(adjective, hard, severe, rough, difficult)
6
operose(adjective, tough, severe, difficulty, rough)
6
potent(adjective, strong, prevailing, influential, commanding)
6
serious(adjective, bad, hard, difficult, unpleasant)
6
thorny(adjective, bad, difficult, delicate, complex)
6
threatening(adjective, tough, severe, unpleasant, important)
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