4
fussy(adjective, difficult, thorough, meticulous, painstaking)
4
hearty(adjective, strong, tough, intense, energetic)
4
intensive
4
mean(adjective, strong, hard, severe, rough)
4
painful(adjective, hard, tough, severe, difficult)
4
pertinacious
4
rigorous(adjective, hard, tough, severe, rough)
4
robust(adjective, strong, tough, intense, energetic)
4
serious(adjective, hard, severe, rough, difficult)
4
sprightly(adjective, action, strong, moving, lively)
4
sticky(adjective, tough, rough, difficult, heavy)
4
straining
4
ticklish(adjective, difficult)
4
vigourous
4
wearing(adjective, dull, difficult, awkward, boring)
4
zestful(adjective, energetic, vigorous, lusty)
3
ambitious(adjective, tough, severe, ability, painful)
3
bold(adjective, tough, smart, energetic, active)
3
breathless
3
combative(adjective, antagonistic, aggressive, argumentative)
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