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diligence

noun/ˈdɪl.ə.dʒəns/

careful and persistent work or effort

Synonyms

• perseverance
• assiduity
• industry

Antonyms

• laziness
• negligence
• sloth

diligence in a sentence

Where it comes from

From Latin diligentia 'attentiveness'

Memory hook

Diligence DIGs through hard work.

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