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massive(adjective, hard, difficult, complex)
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sensitive(adjective, hard, difficult, complex, painful)
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stressful(adjective, hard, difficult, complex)
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stringent(adjective, hard, tough, rough, firm)
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ambitious(adjective, hard, ability, difficult, complex)
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demanding(adjective, hard, tough, easy, rough)
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intricate(adjective, hard, difficult, complex, awkward)
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piercing(adjective, strong, cool, keen, sharp)
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sad(adjective, hard, difficult, awful, terrible)
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unbending(adjective, clear, strong, hard, tough)
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critical(adjective, hard, tough, difficult, harsh)
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knotted(adjective, hard, difficult, complex)
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precarious(adjective, hard, difficult, complex, dangerous)
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sheer(adjective, hard, difficult, harsh, pure)
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stark(adjective, simple, attitude, plain, pure)
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sticky(adjective, hard, difficult, complex, awkward)
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unfeeling(adjective, person, mean, hard, tough)
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heavyweight(adjective, hard, difficult, complex)
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involved(adjective, hard, difficult, complex, awkward)
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ponderous(adjective, hard, difficult, complex)
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