122 entries under hard topic. ×

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grave(adjective, calm, dull, quiet, help)
50
severe(adjective, calm, help, bad, strong)
43
weighty(adjective, good, dull, great)
32
critical(adjective, great, tough, severe)
31
sad(adjective, difficult, complex, importance)
30
difficult(adjective, tough, easy, harsh)
29
grievous(adjective, help, great, tough)
27
tough(adjective, bad, strong, easy)
26
ambitious(adjective, difficult, importance, complex)
26
profound(adjective, difficult, complex, deep)
25
arduous(adjective, tough, easy, difficult)
25
nasty(adjective, bad, difficult, offensive)
24
laborious(adjective, easy, difficult, important)
22
painful(adjective, bad, difficult, offensive)
21
dire(adjective, difficult, complex)
21
heavyweight(adjective, difficult, important, complex)
21
operose(adjective, difficult, important, complex)
21
precarious(adjective, difficult, complex, dangerous)
20
grim(adjective, dull, strong, tough)
20
heartrending(adjective, difficult, complex)
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