| Main Entry: |
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| Part of Speech: |
noun |
| Definition: |
diligence, hard work |
| Synonyms: |
backbone*, constancy, continuance,
cool,
dedication,
determination, doggedness,
drive,
endurance, grit,
guts*, immovability, indefatigability,
moxie*,
persistence, pertinacity, pluck, prolonging, purposefulness, pursuance,
resolution, sedulity,
spunk,
stamina, steadfastness, stick-to-itiveness,
tenacity
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| Antonyms: |
apathy, idleness, indolence, laziness, lethargy
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* = informal/non-formal usage
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