
diligent
/ˈdɪlɪdʒənt/
showing careful, persistent effort in work or duty
diligent in a sentence
“A diligent student, she reviewed every chapter twice before the exam.”
Origin of diligent
Latin diligens attentive, careful, present participle of diligere to value, esteem
Related Words
eloquent
fluent and persuasive in speaking or writing
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exercising a compelling charm that inspires devotion in others
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stubbornly refusing to change one's opinion or course of action
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excessively talkative, especially about trivial matters
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dealing with things sensibly and realistically
reticent
reserved; reluctant to speak or reveal one's thoughts