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scrupulous(adjective, thorough, meticulous, fastidious, vigilant)
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meticulous(adjective, careful, thorough, controlled, orderly)
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tenacious(adjective, precise, resolute, thorough, meticulous)
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active(adjective, activity, keen, difficult, energetic)
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constant(adjective, resolute, industrious, persevering)
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zealous(adjective, strong, keen, intense, energetic)
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fussy(adjective, precise, thorough, meticulous, fastidious)
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intent(adjective, activity, complete, total, resolute)
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stubborn(adjective, resolute, tenacious)
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untiring(adjective, persevering)
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dogged(adjective, resolute, tenacious)
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resolute(adjective, resolute, tenacious)
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studious(adjective, thoughtful, serious, attentive, industrious)
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unfailing(adjective, certain, unchanging, tireless)
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unflagging(adjective, persistent, persevering, tenacious)
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unrelenting(adjective, persevering, tireless)
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exacting(adjective, thorough, meticulous, fastidious, vigilant)
8
patient
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pertinacious(adjective, persevering)
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strenuous(adjective, thorough, meticulous, painstaking)
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