Word of the Day for Tuesday, July 21, 2009
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sedulous \SEJ-uh-luhs\, adjective:
sedulous \SEJ-uh-luhs\, adjective:
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1. Diligent in application or pursuit; steadily industrious.
1. Diligent in application or pursuit; steadily industrious.
2. Characterized by or accomplished with care and perseverance.
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The B.O. today admitted his less than sedulous pursuit of knowledge when it comes to knowing what's in the bills he signs - Wow, big surprise!
--Spy Maker, JSA's Blog
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Sedulous is from Latin sedulus, "busy, diligent," from se-, "apart, without" + dolus, "guile, trickery."
Sedulous is from Latin sedulus, "busy, diligent," from se-, "apart, without" + dolus, "guile, trickery."
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