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relentless(energetic, vigorous, unrelenting, stressful)
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slavish(adjective, tough, rough, heavy)
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terrible(adjective, tough, rough, intense)
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toilful(adjective, tough, rough, heavy)
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unflagging(adjective, strong, energetic, lively)
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unsparing(adjective, tough, rough, harsh)
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violent
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adverse
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contrary
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deep(severe, intense, weighty, stressful)
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difficile(adjective, tough, severe, rough)
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distressing(adjective, tough, severe, rough)
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fierce(tough, intense, heavy, demanding)
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hellish(adjective, unpleasant, grim, savage)
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high-powered(adjective, strong, moving, lively)
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irksome(adjective, dull, awkward, boring)
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merciless(adjective, tough, severe, rough)
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murder(adjective, hard, great, tough, severe)
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no picnic(expression, tough, severe, rough)
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sapping(adjective, unpleasant, grim, savage)
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