12
diligent(adjective, precise, thorough, meticulous, fastidious)
12
finical(adjective, demanding, particular, meticulous, fussy)
12
picky(adjective, tough, severe, firm, harsh)
11
proper(adjective, good, hard, sound, correct)
10
accurate(adjective, correct, exact, proper, sober)
10
ceremonious(adjective, good, strong, correct, cold)
10
critical(adjective, close, honorable, demanding, meticulous)
9
assiduous(adjective, careful, thorough, meticulous, painstaking)
9
demanding(adjective, meticulous, fussy, fastidious, exacting)
9
persnickety(adjective, person, negative, careful, thorough)
9
rigid(adjective, close, hard, tough, correct)
9
squeamish(adjective, careful, attentive, watchful, meticulous)
8
delicate(adjective, superior, sophisticated, advanced, fastidious)
7
close(adjective, correct, right, solid, exact)
7
conventional(adjective, good, sound, right, careful)
7
detailed(adjective, close, correct, solid, exact)
7
faithful(adjective, good, correct, honest, solid)
7
methodical(adjective, close, correct, solid, exact)
7
pedantic(adjective, precise, bookish)
7
priggish(adjective, strong, correct, cold, modest)
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