Assiduous

Mnemonic Aid to Learn Assiduous:

ASSIDUOUS is one of the mnemonics I love.
It’s so simple and effective (and even easier to visualize).

ASSIDUOUS: WORK LIKE AN ASS.

Another ‘ass’ mnemonic is ‘asinine’ which is nothing else but ‘nine-asses’: you are as dumb as a sum of nine asses would be.

Meaning of Assiduous:

1. Constant in application or attention; diligent: an assiduous worker who strove for perfection.
2. Unceasing; persistent.

Pronunciation: uh-sij-oo-uhs

Sentence Examples for Assiduous:

1. Clearing exams required assiduous effort.
2. Her assiduous attempts to learn French failed miserably.

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