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labyrinthine(adjective, hard, difficulty, difficult, complex)
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massive(adjective, hard, difficult, complex)
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nasty(adjective, hard, severe, rough, difficult)
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sensitive(adjective, hard, difficult, delicate, uncertain)
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serious(adjective, strong, hard, tough, difficult)
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stubborn(adjective, strong, hard, tough, difficulty)
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toilful(adjective, hard, difficult, complex, awkward)
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dire(adjective, hard, difficult, unpleasant, complex)
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hardy(adjective, strong, sound, tough, continue)
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painful(adjective, hard, tough, difficult, harsh)
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punishing(adjective, hard, difficult, complex)
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uneven(adjective, mean, hard, smooth, severe)
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powerful(adjective, strong, sound, tough, fit)
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craggy(adjective, hard, smooth, severe, sharp)
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hale(adjective, strong, sound, tough, fit)
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husky(adjective, strong, tough, big, coarse)
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muscular(adjective, strong, sound, tough, fit)
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rocky(adjective, rough, harsh, delicate, uncertain)
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healthy(adjective, strong, tough, fit, intense)
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jagged(adjective, mean, hard, smooth, severe)
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