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diligent

IPA pronunciation: /ˈdɪl.ɪ.dʒənt/

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Russian meaning

Прилежный, старательный

English definition

Having or showing care and conscientiousness in one's work or duties.

Example

Diligent rehearsal of Read Aloud exercises improves oral fluency metrics.

Collocations

diligent student
diligent effort
diligent search

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