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sophisticated(adjective, hard, difficult, complex, intelligent)
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backbreaking(adjective, hard, difficult, complex)
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complicated(adjective, hard, difficult, complex)
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heartrending(adjective, hard, difficult, intense, complex)
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painful(adjective, hard, difficult, complex)
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problematic(adjective, hard, difficult, complex)
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sensitive(adjective, hard, difficult, complex, subtle)
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toilsome(adjective, hard, difficult, complex)
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unbearable(adjective, hard, difficult, complex)
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sad(adjective, hard, difficult, complex, greatness)
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dire(adjective, hard, difficult, complex)
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extreme(adjective, strong, hard, great, sharp)
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labyrinthine(adjective, hard, difficult, complex)
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leaden(adjective, hard, difficult, complex)
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massive(adjective, hard, difficult, complex)
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ponderous(adjective, hard, difficult, complex)
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sheer(adjective, hard, difficult, complex)
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thorough(adjective, complete, sensible, intense, full)
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heavy(adjective, easy, severe, obscure, slang)
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wise(adjective, sharp, bright, deep, intelligent)
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