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troublesome(adjective, tough, severe, awkward)
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Herculean(adjective, strong, tough, severe)
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indefatigable(adjective, strong, moving, energetic)
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knotty(adjective, hard, severe, rough)
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murderous
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stiff(adjective, tough, severe, painful)
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thorny(adjective, embarrassing)
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tight
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tricky(adjective, awkward, demanding, irritating)
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complex
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fervent(adjective, vigorous, stressful)
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finicky(adjective, thorough, meticulous, painstaking)
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fussy(adjective, thorough, meticulous, painstaking)
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mean(adjective, strong, hard, severe, rough)
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painful(adjective, hard, tough, severe)
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rigorous(adjective, hard, tough, severe, rough)
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serious(adjective, hard, severe, rough)
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sticky(adjective, tough, rough, heavy)
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ticklish
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wearing(adjective, dull, awkward, boring)
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