Assiduous (adjective)
Pronunciation: [ê-'sid-ju-wês]
Definition: Persistently diligent and attentive at some activity; ardent.
Usage: This word implies a stronger application of oneself to a job or task than does "diligent." It might also imply applying oneself overdiligently. "John was assiduous in pleasing his mother-in-law." The adverb, "assiduously," is probably used more than the adjective. The noun is "assiduity."
Suggested Usage: Use this word where "diligent" does not seem strong enough: "Had Roger worked as assiduously on his homework as he did on his roller blades, he would be in Harvard now" or "Unfortunately, Felix can be quite assiduous when it comes to hacking security systems."
同根：insidious
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