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stringent(adjective, hard, rough, difficult)
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unconscionable(adjective, big, usual, unreasonable)
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vigorous(adjective, strong, pleasant, solid)
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exacting(adjective, hard, tough, rough)
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heavy(adjective, set, hard, tough)
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immoderate(adjective, fancy, unreasonable, extreme)
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rough(adjective, hard, difficult, harsh)
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uphill(adjective, tough, difficult, grim)
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drastic(adjective, hard, rough, harsh)
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labored(adjective, tough, difficult, unusual)
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undue(adjective, unreasonable, extreme, extravagant)
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brisk(adjective, clear, cool, pleasant)
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exact(adjective, correct, harsh, solid)
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forceful(adjective, strong, great, firm)
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formidable(adjective, great, tough, difficult)
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toilsome(adjective, tough, difficult, painful)
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challenging(tough, painful, demanding, problematic)
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dull(adjective, moderate, low, slow)
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flinty(adjective, strong, hard, harsh)
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grim(adjective, tough, harsh, cruel)
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