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diligent

/ˈdɪlɪdʒənt/
dil · i · gent ˈdɪl · ɪ · dʒənt
English Definition
adj. hardworking, careful
中文释义
勤奋的,用功的
Significado en Español
diligente
한국어 뜻
부지런한, 성실한
Nghĩa Tiếng Việt
chăm chỉ, cần cù
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How to use “diligent” in a sentence

He is a diligent student.

他是个用功学生。

Diligent practice helped her master the violin.

勤奋的练习让她掌握了小提琴。

The diligent gardener checked her plants every morning.

勤劳的园丁每天早上都查看她的植物。

If you are diligent about reviewing, the test will feel easier.

如果你认真复习,考试就会觉得容易些。

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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.

  1. A Hardworking
  2. B Indifferent
  3. C Careless
  4. D Lazy
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A — Hardworking. “diligent” means adj. hardworking, careful

Practice — Sentence Completion (ISEE Verbal)

The ______ student reviewed her notes every single evening.

  1. A diligent
  2. B lazy
  3. C careless
  4. 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?

“diligent” means hardworking, careful. Examples: (1) He is a diligent student. (2) Diligent practice helped her master the violin. (3) The diligent gardener checked her plants every morning. (4) If you are diligent about reviewing, the test will feel easier.

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 600+ words for the ISEE and SSAT.

How can I remember “diligent”?

dili (day) + gent (do)

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