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dil·i·gent

diligent

 
 
pronunciation:
dI l jnt
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
derivation: diligently (adv.)