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labored(adjective, hard, tough, difficult)
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uphill(adjective, hard, tough, difficult)
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demanding(adjective, hard, tough, severe, difficult)
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exacting(adjective, tough, severe, difficult, harsh)
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grinding(adjective, severe, difficult, harsh, heavy)
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hairy(adjective, difficult, demanding, exhausting)
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problematical(adjective, difficult, demanding)
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rough(adjective, hard, tough, difficult)
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wearisome(adjective, hard, tough, difficult)
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wearying(adjective, difficult, demanding, trying)
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distressing(adjective, severe, difficult, harsh, heavy)
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formidable(adjective, hard, tough, severe, difficult)
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rigorous(adjective, hard, tough, severe, difficult)
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serious(adjective, severe, difficult, harsh, heavy)
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slavish(adjective, difficult, demanding, problematical)
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sticky(adjective, difficult, demanding, problematical)
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terrible(adjective, severe, difficult, demanding)
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testing(adjective, tough, difficult, grim)
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toilful(adjective, difficult, demanding, problematical)
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tricky(adjective, difficult, demanding, problematical)
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