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Marked by persevering, painstaking effort.
dili·gent·ly adv. |
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adj. gaud·i·er, gaud·i·est
Showy in a tasteless or vulgar way. |
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1. Unusual or excessive frugality; extreme economy or stinginess.
2. Adoption of the simplest assumption in the formulation of a theory or in the interpretation of data, especially in accordance with the rule of Ockham's razor. |
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n. pl. dil·et·tantes, also dil·et·tan·ti (-tänt, -tn-)
1. A dabbler in an art or a field of knowledge. See Synonyms at amateur.
2. A lover of the fine arts; a connoisseur.
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Superficial; amateurish. |
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1. Having no particular interest or concern; apathetic: indifferent to the sufferings of others.
2. Having no marked feeling for or against: She remained indifferent toward their proposal.
3. Not mattering one way or the other: It's indifferent to me which outfit you choose. |
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1. Law. Oral communication of false statements injurious to a person's reputation.
2. A false and malicious statement or report about someone. Malign |
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To discard as undesirable or unfavorable; get rid of: slough off former associates. |
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v. intr.
To move or act swiftly.
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1. To cause to hurry.
2. To speed up; accelerate: fanned the wet paint to hasten drying. See Synonyms at speed. |
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1. Of or relating to the essential nature of a thing.
2. Situated within or belonging solely to the organ or body part on which it acts. Used of certain nerves and muscles. |
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