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diligent vs. vigilant

[ dil-i-juhnt ]
adjective
  1. constant in effort to accomplish something; attentive and persistent in doing anything: a diligent student.
  2. done or pursued with persevering attention; painstaking: a diligent search of the files.
[ vij-uh-luhnt ]
adjective
  1. keenly watchful to detect danger; wary: a vigilant sentry.
  2. ever awake and alert; sleeplessly watchful.

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