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| finicky(adjective, character, behavior, thorough, meticulous) | |
| laborious(adjective, hardworking) | |
| punctual(adjective, characteristic, time, quality, speed) | |
| time-consuming | |
| detailed(adjective, close, complete, tough, fancy) | |
| methodical(adjective, organized) | |
| rigid | |
| severe | |
| strict(adjective, harsh, exact, careful, regular) | |
| attentive(adjective, careful, thorough, meticulous, industrious) | |
| demanding | |
| indefatigable(adjective, activity, untiring) | |
| studious | |
| thoroughgoing(adjective, thorough, meticulous) | |
| assiduousness(noun, activity, conscientiousness, meticulousness, fussiness) | |
| cautious(adjective, careful, thorough, scrupulous) | |
| diligence(noun, activity, care, conscientiousness, assiduousness) | |
| intricate(adjective, complex, involved, complicated, detailed) | |
| laboured(adjective, complicated) | |
| minute(adjective, close, complete, tough, fancy) |
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