7
frugal(adjective, characteristic, quality, practice, prudent)
7
observant(adjective, alert, careful, sober, attentive)
7
prudish(adjective, severe, fastidious)
7
subtle(adjective, feature, slight, difference)
7
watchful(adjective, alert, careful, attentive, prudent)
6
discriminating(adjective, correct, fine, rough, delicate)
6
faithful(adjective, correct, solid, exact, proper)
6
narrow(adjective, exact, full, precise, thorough)
6
perfectionist(adjective, careful, thorough, scrupulous)
6
persnickety(adjective, accept, informal, careful, scrupulous)
6
proper(adjective, close, hard, correct, severe)
5
censorious(adjective, severe, fastidiousness)
5
circumstantial(adjective, close, complete, tough, exact)
5
deliberate(adjective, exact, alert, careful, regular)
5
difficult(adjective, demanding, particular, fussy, exacting)
5
flawless(adjective, fastidious)
5
hypercritical(adjective, demanding, fussy, fastidious, exacting)
5
mindful(adjective, thoughtful, sober, cautious, prudent)
5
neat(adjective, right, fine, delicate, exact)
5
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