93 entries under difficult topic. ×

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harsh(adjective, strong, hard, tough, severe)
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rigorous(adjective, strong, hard, tough, severe)
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strict(adjective, strong, hard, tough, severe)
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uphill(adjective, tough, easy, rough)
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onerous(adjective, hard, tough, severe, rough)
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bothersome(adjective, hard, tough, rough)
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demanding(adjective, hard, tough, harsh)
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difficile(adjective, tough, rough, heavy)
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effortful(adjective, hard, tough, severe, rough)
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exacting(adjective, hard, tough, severe, rough)
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exhausting(adjective, hard, tough, severe, rough)
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exigent(adjective, hard, tough, big)
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fatiguing(adjective, tough, severe, rough)
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hairy(adjective, bad, rough, heavy)
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irksome(adjective, tough, severe, rough)
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labored(adjective, hard, tough, severe, rough)
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mean(adjective, tough, rough, unpleasant)
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merciless(adjective, tough, severe, rough)
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murder(adjective, rough, unusual, important)
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scabrous(adjective, tough, rough, heavy)
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