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dil·i·gent

diligent

part of speech:	adjective
definition:	trying hard and steadily to achieve a goal. I am diligent about getting to school on time every day. antonyms: lazy, slack similar words: industrious, intent
related words:	dutiful, earnest, hard, minute, persistent

derivation:	diligently (adv.)

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