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no picnic(adjective, rigorous)
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problematical(adjective, complex, awkward, demanding)
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slavish(adjective, tough, rough, heavy)
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stringent(adjective, hard, tough, severe, rough)
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uncompromising(adjective, rigorous)
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unpleasant(adjective, hard, tough, severe, evil)
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unsparing(adjective, strong, hard, tough, severe)
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wearing(adjective, tough, rough, heavy)
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wearisome(adjective, hard, tough, rough)
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wearying(adjective, tough, rough, heavy)
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distressing(adjective, tough, severe, rough)
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effortful(adjective, hard, tough, rough)
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exhausting(adjective, hard, tough, rough)
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fatiguing(adjective, tough, rough, heavy)
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finicky
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herculean(adjective, strong, tough, rough)
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irksome(adjective, tough, rough, heavy)
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labored(adjective, hard, tough, rough)
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merciless(adjective, tough, rough, unpleasant)
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terrible(adjective, tough, rough, heavy)
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