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 seventies seventies /ˈsɛvəntiːz/

noun

  1. The time of life between 70 and 80  ( mid-seventies , seventies )
    the time of life between 70 and 80
  2. The decade from 1970 to 1979  ( 1970s , seventies )
    the decade from 1970 to 1979


 Horta Horta /ˈhɔrtə/

noun

  1. Belgian architect and leader in art nouveau architecture (1861-1947)  ( Horta , Victor Horta )
    Belgian architect and leader in art nouveau architecture (1861-1947)


 Beatrice Webb Beatrice Webb /ˈbiːətrɪs wɛb/

noun

  1. English writer and a central member of the Fabian Society (1858-1943)  ( Beatrice Webb , Martha Beatrice Potter Webb , Webb )
    English writer and a central member of the Fabian Society (1858-1943)


 diligence diligence /ˈdɪlɪdʒəns/

noun

  1. () Conscientiousness in paying proper attention to a task; giving the degree of care required in a given situation  ( diligence )
    conscientiousness in paying proper attention to a task; giving the degree of care required in a given situation
      His diligence and hard work were the keys to his success.
    His diligence and hard work were the keys to his success.
  2. A diligent effort  ( application , diligence )
    a diligent effort
      It is a job requiring serious application
    it is a job requiring serious application
  3. Persevering determination to perform a task  ( diligence , industriousness , industry )
    persevering determination to perform a task
      His diligence won him quick promotions
    his diligence won him quick promotions
      Frugality and industry are still regarded as virtues
    frugality and industry are still regarded as virtues


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