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backbreaking(adjective, hard, difficult, heavy, complex)
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grinding(adjective, hard, difficult, complex, severity)
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hefty(adjective, dull, hard, difficult, harsh)
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massive(adjective, hard, difficult, heavy, complex)
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harsh(adjective, hard, tough, severe, rough)
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ponderous(adjective, hard, difficult, heavy, complex)
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rough(adjective, hard, severe, difficult, heavy)
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toilsome(adjective, hard, difficult, complex)
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heavy(adjective, dull, severe, warm, difficult)
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complex(adjective, hard, difficult, tedious, demanding)
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complicated(adjective, hard, difficult, complex, tedious)
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onerous(adjective, dull, hard, tough, severe)
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punishing(adjective, hard, difficult, complex)
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stressful(adjective, hard, difficult, complex)
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tight(adjective, hard, difficult, complex)
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disturbing(adjective, hard, difficult, complex)
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fusty(adjective, hard, warm, difficult, complex)
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knotty(adjective, hard, difficult, complex)
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rugged(adjective, hard, difficult, complex)
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serious(adjective, hard, difficult, complex)
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