diligent
/ˈdɪlɪdʒənt/
dil · i · gent
ˈdɪl · ɪ · dʒənt
English Definition
adj. hardworking, careful
Significado en Español
diligente
Nghĩa Tiếng Việt
chăm chỉ, cần cù
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Example Sentence
He is a diligent student.
他是个用功学生。
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Memory Aid / 记忆技巧
dili (day) + gent (do)
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Practice — Synonym (ISEE Verbal)
Choose the best synonym for the word “diligent”: The student was praised for her diligent efforts in completing the project.
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A
Lazy
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B
Hardworking
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C
Careless
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D
Indifferent
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B — Hardworking.
“diligent” means adj. hardworking, careful
Practice — Sentence Completion (ISEE Verbal)
The ______ student reviewed her notes every single evening.
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A
diligent
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B
lazy
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C
careless
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D
idle
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A — diligent.
“diligent” means adj. hardworking, careful
Common questions about “diligent”
What does “diligent” mean?
diligent — adj. hardworking, careful. In Chinese: 勤奋的，用功的.
How do you pronounce “diligent”?
diligent is pronounced /ˈdɪlɪdʒənt/. It breaks into 3 syllables: dil · i · gent.
How do you use “diligent” in a sentence?
He is a diligent student. (他是个用功学生。)
What are synonyms for “diligent”?
hardworking, industrious — all close in meaning to diligent (adj. hardworking, careful).
Is “diligent” an ISEE Lower-level word?
Yes. diligent appears on the iSEE Vocab Lower list, which covers 615 words for the ISEE and SSAT.
How can I remember “diligent”?
dili (day) + gent (do)
