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finicky(character, behavior, thorough, meticulous)
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laborious
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punctual(characteristic, time, quality, speed)
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detailed(close, complete, tough, fancy)
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methodical
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rigid
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severe
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strict(harsh, exact, careful, regular)
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attentive(careful, thorough, meticulous, industrious)
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demanding
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indefatigable(activity, untiring)
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studious
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thoroughgoing(thorough, meticulous)
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cautious(careful, thorough, scrupulous)
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intricate(complex, involved, complicated, detailed)
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laboured
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minute(close, complete, tough, fancy)
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squeamish(character, behavior, pedant)
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accurate(complete, exact, certain, full)
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businesslike(activity, exact, careful, regular)
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