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