51³Ô¹Ï of the Day
assiduously
[ uh-sij-oo-uhs-lee ]
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adverb
with careful and consistent effort; diligently
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- First recorded in the early 17th century; formed from assiduousÌý+Ìý-ly.
- From the LatinÌý²¹²õ²õ¾±»å³Ü³Ü²õ,Ìýequivalent to ²¹²õ²õ¾±»å(ŧ°ù±ð), meaning “to sit near or beside, dwell close to.”
EXAMPLES OF ASSIDUOUSLYÂ
- The team assiduously followed the project timeline to ensure they met the tight deadlines.
- The detective assiduously examined every clue, hoping to solve the mystery.
haughty
[ haw-tee ]
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adjective
disdainfully proud; scornfully arrogant
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- First recorded in 1520–30.
- Originated from the obsolete word haught, a variant of the late Middle English haute, from the Latin altus, meaning “high”+ –y2.
EXAMPLES OF HAUGHTYÂ
- Despite her humble beginnings, she adopted a haughty attitude once she gained wealth and power.
- The manager’s haughty tone alienated the employees, making them feel undervalued.
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- First recorded in 1870–75.
- Formed from (I, you, etc.)’d rather, ³¦´Ç²Ô³Ù°ù²¹³¦³Ù¾±´Ç²ÔÌý´Ç´Ú “would rather.”
EXAMPLES OF DRUTHERSÂ
- If the team had their druthers, they’d rather work from home than come to the office.
- My druthers would be to have dessert before dinner, but I know that’s not practical.
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