17
nice(adjective, feature, accept, correct, slight)
15
attentive(adjective, alert, careful, thoughtful, sober)
15
detailed(adjective, close, complete, tough, correct)
14
delicate(adjective, feature, slight, difference, subtle)
13
cautious(adjective, alert, careful, thoughtful, attentive)
13
rigid(adjective, hard, correct, severe, rough)
12
minute(noun, adjective, feature, close, complete)
11
methodical(adjective, correct, solid, exact, proper)
10
close(adjective, feature, correct, right, slight)
10
diligent(adjective, careful, thorough, controlled, orderly)
10
punctual(adjective, characteristic, time, quality, correct)
10
severe(adjective, close, hard, correct, severe)
9
assiduous(adjective, complete, tough, full, careful)
9
choosy(adjective, accept, critical, scrupulous, fussy)
8
correct(adjective, close, hard, severe, rough)
8
squeamish(adjective, accept, demanding, particular, fussy)
8
heedful(adjective, exact, alert, careful, attentive)
7
dainty(adjective, accept, rough, demanding, particular)
7
alert(adjective, careful, thoughtful, sober, attentive)
7
fine(adjective, feature, slight, difference, subtle)
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