Assiduous (adj)
as-id-ju-us
Showing great care and perseverance.
Mid 16th century: from Latin assiduus, from assidere ‘be engaged in doing’ (see assess), + -ous.
Example sentences
“She was assiduous in the role, making her an asset to the company.”
Wonky (adj) won-kee Not straight or balanced, off kilter. First recorded in 1915–20; perhaps variant of dialectal wanky, equivalent to wank(le) ( Middle English wankel, Old English wancol. (more…)
