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diligent

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  1. busy                  
 
dil.i.gent \'dil-*-j*nt\ aj [ME, fr. MF, fr. L diligent-, diligens, fr. 
   prp. of diligere]to esteem, love, fr. di- + legere to select - more at 
   LEGEND : characterized by steady, earnest, and energetic application and 
   effort  : PAINSTAKING - dil.i.gent.ly av