7
effortful(adjective, hard, great, tough, rough)
7
fatiguing(adjective, dull, difficult, awkward, boring)
7
lively(adjective, action, strong, tough, energetic)
7
operose(adjective, hard, tough, severe, rough)
7
peppy(adjective, action, strong, tough, informal)
7
powerful(adjective, strong, great, tough, difficult)
7
resolute(adjective, activity, energetic, zealous)
7
sedulous(adjective, thorough, meticulous, painstaking)
7
vital(adjective, strong, tough, intense, energetic)
6
aggressive(adjective, strong, energetic, lively, active)
6
ardent(adjective, difficult, energetic, active, vigorous)
6
assiduous(adjective, thorough, meticulous, painstaking)
6
backbreaking(adjective, strong, hard, rough, difficult)
6
brisk(adjective, action, strong, tough, intense)
6
diligent(adjective, thorough, meticulous, painstaking)
6
grueling(adjective, hard, tough, severe, difficult)
6
keen
6
kinetic(adjective, action, strong, moving, energetic)
6
oppressive(adjective, dull, difficult, harsh, cruel)
6
rough(adjective, action, hard, great, tough)
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