sedulous  \SEJ-uh-lus\ |
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1 : | involving or accomplished with careful perseverance |
2 : | diligent in application or pursuit |
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| Daphne was a sedulous student whose hard work and determination earned her a number of college scholarships. "We were sedulous. We were driven. Our vocabularies were formidable and constantly expanding." - From a short story by Molly Patterson in The Atlantic, May 21, 2012 |
\vuh-SISS-uh-tood\ |
| 1 : | the quality or state of being changeable : mutability | |
| 2 | a : | an unexpected change or fluctuation |
| | b : | a difficulty or hardship usually beyond one's control |
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| A good investor cannot simply rely on the vicissitude of the market; one must also have patience and use strategy to invest wisely. "Ten years is a lifetime in the art world, where the vicissitudes of trends and tastes can befuddle the most experienced." — From an article by Scarlet Cheng in the Los Angeles Times, January 9, 2011 |
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\sa-VANT| a person of learning; especially : one with detailed knowledge in some specialized field (as of science or literature) |
3 comments:
Congratulations Julia!! It will feel awesome to take your last final exam. I remember how I felt taking my last test. You'll feel instant freedom!! Have fun.
We are so proud of you! Way to go!!! We got your invite to the Graduation!! You look great!! We can't wait to see you!!
I haven't received the invite yet I can't wait to see it. Congratulations Julia!
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