2
abusive
2
barring
2
costly(adjective, extraordinary, extreme, expensive, high-priced)
2
criminal
2
discouraging
2
exacting(tough, severe, painful, problematic, trying)
2
exclusory
2
extraordinary(adjective, extreme, high)
2
inaccessible(adjective, expensive, high-priced, pricey, pricely)
2
insupportable
2
luxurious(adjective, extraordinary, extreme, expensive, high-priced)
2
outlandish
2
precious(adjective, extraordinary, extreme, expensive, high-priced)
2
select
2
snobbish
2
titanic(tough, severe, painful, problematic, trying)
2
unaffordable(adjective, expensive, high-priced, pricey, pricely)
1
ambitious(tough, severe, painful, problematic, trying)
1
arduous(tough, severe, painful, problematic, trying)
1
backbreaker(tough, severe, painful, problematic, trying)
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