2
good
2
hard to please(expression, adjective, idiom, rough, critical)
2
icy(adjective, severe)
2
intent
2
just(adjective, close, correct, solid, exact)
2
laborious
2
loyal(thorough, conscientious)
2
mincing(adjective, fastidious)
2
niggling
2
open-eared
2
ordered(adjective, exact, careful, regular, precise)
2
over-nice
2
overscrupulous
2
painful
2
pernickety orpersnickety
2
planned(adjective, careful, thoughtful, precise, neat)
2
prearranged(adjective, careful, thoughtful, cautious, planned)
2
prepared(adjective, vigilant)
2
prudent(adjective, deliberate, alert, careful, thoughtful)
2
querulous
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