35
resist(adjective, strain, firmness, labour, hardiness)
35
rock-solid(adjective, strain, firmness, compact, dense)
35
toilsome(adjective, great, tough, difficulty, difficult)
35
well-established(adjective, strain, firmness, labour, hardiness)
35
rugged(adjective, strong, tough, severe, continue)
32
complicated(adjective, difficult, property, complex, awkward)
31
grievous(adjective, tough, severe, rough, difficult)
30
intricate(adjective, difficult, property, complex, awkward)
30
operose(adjective, tough, severe, difficulty, rough)
30
oppressive(adjective, dull, tough, severe, rough)
30
thorny(adjective, rough, difficult, delicate, complex)
30
trying(adjective, dull, tough, severe, rough)
29
knotty(adjective, severe, rough, difficult, violent)
29
painful(adjective, evil, rough, nasty, difficult)
29
taxing(adjective, tough, severe, rough, difficult)
28
stern(adjective, person, mean, tough, easy)
28
unsympathetic(adjective, person, mean, cool, tough)
27
backbreaking(adjective, difficult, heavy, complex, awkward)
27
punishing(adjective, difficult, complex)
26
solid(adjective, adverb, characteristic, person, body)
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