3
essential(adjective, hard, severe, cold, austere)
3
express(noun, exact, precise, accurate, manifestation)
3
fastidious(adjective, character, behavior, fastidious, pedant)
3
faultless(noun, adjective, exact, precise, accurate)
3
finicky(adjective, character, behavior, fastidious, pedant)
3
lexical
3
literal error(noun, expression, idiom)
3
meticulous(adjective, close, correct, solid, exact)
3
naked(adjective, plain, rational, straightforward, straight)
3
objective(correct, rational, straightforward, real, realistic)
3
on the button(noun, expression, idiom, correct, solid)
3
on the money(noun, expression, idiom, correct, solid)
3
open(honest, plain, true, straightforward, straight)
3
overt(adjective, manifestation)
3
reliable(adjective, open, honest, true, straight)
3
sharp(noun, correct, solid, perfect, exact)
3
squeamish(adjective, character, behavior, fastidious, pedant)
3
straightforward(adjective, open, simple, honest, plain)
3
substantial
3
tangible
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