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scrupulous(adjective, close, complete, tough, exact)
25
thorough(adjective, close, exact, certain, complex)
24
meticulous(adjective, person, close, complete, tough)
21
careful(adjective, close, complete, tough, fancy)
21
punctilious(adjective, careful, thorough, meticulous)
17
fastidious(adjective, character, behavior, careful)
16
fussy(adjective, complex, careful, steady)
13
diligent(adjective, activity, difficult, careful)
13
particular(adjective, close, complete, tough, exact)
13
elaborate(adjective, close, complex, involved)
12
exact(adjective, complete, tough, fancy, certain)
7
detailed(adjective, close, complete, tough, fancy)
5
minute(adjective, close, complete, tough, fancy)
4
accurate(adjective, complete, exact, certain, full)
4
businesslike(adjective, activity, exact, careful, regular)
4
picky(adjective, thorough, meticulous)
3
deliberate(adjective, slow, exact, careful)
3
detail oriented(adjective, character, behavior, thorough)
3
neat(adjective, exact, careful, regular)
3
systematic(adjective, exact, full, careful, regular)
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