assiduous
Adjective
Hard difficulty
What does “assiduous” mean?
adjective.showing great care and perseverance.
SAT Usage
This term often appears in contexts related to hard work, dedication, or success, emphasizing a consistent and diligent effort toward achieving goals. It suggests not just effort, but a sustained commitment, distinguishing it from synonyms like "diligent" which may not convey the same level of intensity or perseverance.
Common Confusions
Assiduous implies a sustained commitment to hard work and perseverance, while diligent usually suggests a general attentiveness to tasks without the same intensity of ongoing effort.
Example Sentences
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The assiduous student reviewed notes every evening without fail.
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Her assiduous attention to detail made her an excellent editor.
Word Parts: How to Remember “assiduous”
Break “assiduous” into its parts: ad- (to, toward). Knowing roots like these helps you decode unfamiliar SAT vocabulary.
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Prefix:
ad-to, toward (Latin)