115 entries under heavy topic. ×

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fell(adjective, unpleasant, important, significant)
4
sobersided(adjective, work)
3
in earnest(noun, adjective, idiom, work)
3
wicked(adjective, bad, nasty, harsh, unpleasant)
2
abstruse(intense, deep, fierce, thoughtful)
2
destructive(adjective, acute, dangerous, aper)
2
harsh(adjective, strong, hard, tough, severe)
2
hazardous(adjective, bad, severe, significant)
2
recondite(intense, deep, fierce, thoughtful)
2
rigorous(adjective, strong, hard, tough, severe)
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speculative(bad, thoughtful, thinking, risky)
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treacherous(adjective, bad, nasty, delicate, unpleasant)
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uphill(adjective, tough, easy, rough, difficult)
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onerous(adjective, hard, tough, severe, rough)
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big-time
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bothersome(adjective, hard, tough, rough, difficult)
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chief(adjective, great, big, important)
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delicate(adjective, bad, nasty, terrible)
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difficile(adjective, tough, rough, difficult)
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discerning(adjective, reasonable, keen, sensible)
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