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operose(adjective, hard, difficult, complex, awkward)
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precarious(adjective, hard, difficult, complex)
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problematic(adjective, hard, difficult, complex)
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intricate(adjective, hard, difficult, delicate, complex)
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involved(adjective, hard, difficult, delicate, complex)
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messy(adjective, hard, difficult, terrible, dirty)
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stodgy(adjective, hard, difficult, complex)
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stubborn(adjective, hard, difficult, complex)
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arduous(adjective, hard, difficult, complex, awkward)
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backbreaking(adjective, hard, difficult, complex, awkward)
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fusty(adjective, hard, difficult, heavy, complex)
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grinding(adjective, hard, difficult, complex, awkward)
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serious(adjective, hard, difficult, complex, awkward)
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severe(adjective, hard, difficult, complex, awkward)
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slab(adjective, hard, difficult, complex, semiliquidity)
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stringy(adjective, feature, characteristic, structure)
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toilful(adjective, hard, difficult, complex, awkward)
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gummy(adjective, keep, secure, clean, thick)
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burdensome(adjective, hard, difficult, complex, awkward)
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disturbing(adjective, hard, difficult, complex)
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