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burdensome(adjective, dull, hard, tough)
30
difficult(adjective, dull, hard, great, tough)
29
arduous(adjective, dull, hard, great, tough)
27
laborious(adjective, dull, hard, great, tough)
25
hard(adjective, dull, great, tough)
20
tough(adjective, dull, hard, great)
19
demanding(adjective, dull, hard, tough)
18
oppressive(adjective, dull, hard, tough)
16
troublesome(adjective, hard, tough, difficulty)
14
formidable(adjective, tough, difficulty, difficult)
14
harsh(adjective, difficult)
14
heavy(adjective, dull, tough, difficult)
12
grievous(adjective, hard, difficult, harsh)
11
exacting(adjective, dull, hard, tough)
11
painful(adjective, hard, tough, difficult)
9
vexatious(adjective, dull, difficult, boring)
9
wearisome(adjective, dull, tough, difficult)
8
bothersome(adjective, hard, tough, difficult)
8
rugged(adjective, hard, tough, rough)
8
uphill(adjective, great, tough, difficult)
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