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arduous(adjective, hard, difficult, complex, intricate)
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cosmopolitan(adjective, knowledge, refined, polished, experienced)
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serious(adjective, hard, difficult, complex)
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thorny(adjective, hard, difficult, complex, involved)
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hard(adjective, difficult, complex, involved, complicated)
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problematic(adjective, hard, difficult, complex, intricate)
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esoteric(adjective, hard, difficult, complex)
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involute(adjective, hard, difficult, complex)
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classy(adjective, style, bright, delicate, superior)
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suave(adjective, smooth, superior, polite, elegant)
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multiskilled
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worldly(adjective, cool, smooth, knowledge, smart)
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knowledgeable(adjective, cool, significant, familiar, rational)
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mature(adjective, sharp, familiar, wise, refined)
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polished(adjective, smooth, fine, superior, proper)
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advanced(adjective, superior, refined, easygoing, cultured)
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well-bred(adjective, smooth, delicate, superior, proper)
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experienced(verb, adjective, cool, sharp, superior)
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civilized(adjective, smooth, reasonable, superior, familiar)
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subtle(adjective, quiet, slight, fine, thin)
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