| No. | Item | Definition |
|---|---|---|
| 1. | absorbed | deeply engaged and focused |
| 2. | adamant | refusing to be persuaded otherwise |
| 3. | all-out | using maximum effort |
| 4. | ambitious | eagerly determined to succeed |
| 5. | ardent | showing strong enthusiasm and devotion |
| 6. | assiduous | showing constant careful effort |
| 7. | attentive | paying close steady attention |
| 8. | bent on | strongly determined to do something |
| 9. | bullheaded | stubborn and unreasonably determined |
| 10. | ceaseless | continuing without stopping |
| 11. | committed | strongly dedicated to something |
| 12. | conscientious | careful, responsible, and diligent |
| 13. | constant | remaining steady and faithful |
| 14. | dauntless | not discouraged by difficulty |
| 15. | dead set | completely determined and fixed |
| 16. | dedicated | wholly committed to a purpose |
| 17. | determined | firmly decided and resolute |
| 18. | devoted | deeply dedicated and loyal |
| 19. | diligent | showing steady careful effort |
| 20. | disciplined | showing controlled steady effort |
| 21. | driven | strongly compelled toward achievement |
| 22. | earnest | serious and sincere in effort |
| 23. | engaged | actively involved and committed |
| 24. | enterprising | showing initiative and drive |
| 25. | feisty | lively, tough, and determined |
| 26. | fierce | intensely strong and determined |
| 27. | firm | strongly held and steady |
| 28. | flat-out | with maximum effort or speed |
| 29. | focused | concentrating steadily on a goal |
| 30. | forceful | assertive and strongly determined |
| 31. | full-throttle | with maximum force and effort |
| 32. | game | brave and willing to continue |
| 33. | goal-driven | strongly motivated by goals |
| 34. | grimly determined | determined in a harsh way |
| 35. | gritty | showing courage and resolve |
| 36. | hanging tough | remaining firm under pressure |
| 37. | hard-bitten | toughened and grimly determined |
| 38. | hard-nosed | tough and unsentimental in pursuit |
| 39. | hardheaded | practical and stubbornly firm |
| 40. | hardworking | putting in much effort |
| 41. | headstrong | determined to follow one’s own way |
| 42. | hell-bent | recklessly determined to do something |
| 43. | importunate | persistently asking or urging |
| 44. | indefatigable | tireless and persistent |
| 45. | industrious | hardworking and diligent |
| 46. | inexorable | impossible to stop or persuade |
| 47. | inflexible | not willing to bend |
| 48. | insistent | demanding attention persistently |
| 49. | intent | firmly focused on something |
| 50. | iron-willed | having very strong determination |
| 51. | keen | strongly interested and intent |
| 52. | methodical | orderly and persistent in work |
| 53. | mulish | stubborn like a mule |
| 54. | nagging | persistently demanding attention |
| 55. | not giving up | refusing to quit |
| 56. | obstinate | stubbornly refusing to yield |
| 57. | painstaking | taking great care and effort |
| 58. | persevering | continuing steadily despite obstacles |
| 59. | persistent | continuing despite difficulty or delay |
| 60. | pertinacious | holding firmly to a course |
| 61. | pigheaded | stubbornly refusing to change |
| 62. | plodding | slow but persistent in effort |
| 63. | plugging away | working steadily despite difficulty |
| 64. | pressing | urgently persistent in demand |
| 65. | refractory | stubbornly resistant to control |
| 66. | relentless | continuing without letting up |
| 67. | remorseless | showing no pity or letup |
| 68. | resolute | admirably purposeful and unwavering |
| 69. | resolved | firmly decided and determined |
| 70. | rigid | stiff and unyielding |
| 71. | sedulous | showing persistent careful effort |
| 72. | self-disciplined | able to persist through control |
| 73. | serious-minded | earnest and strongly purposeful |
| 74. | single-minded | focused on one aim only |
| 75. | staunch | firm and committed in attitude |
| 76. | steadfast | firm and loyal in purpose |
| 77. | steely | hard, cold, and determined |
| 78. | stouthearted | brave and determined |
| 79. | strong-willed | firmly determined and independent |
| 80. | stubborn | refusing to change or quit |
| 81. | tenacious | holding firmly to a purpose |
| 82. | tireless | showing sustained energy and effort |
| 83. | tough-minded | mentally firm and practical |
| 84. | unbowed | not broken by hardship |
| 85. | undaunted | not intimidated or discouraged |
| 86. | unfaltering | not weakening or hesitating |
| 87. | unflagging | not losing strength or energy |
| 88. | unrelenting | not becoming weaker or softer |
| 89. | unshakable | not able to be shaken |
| 90. | unswerving | not changing from a course |
| 91. | untiring | not becoming tired or weary |
| 92. | unyielding | not giving way under pressure |
| 93. | vigilant | keeping careful watch persistently |
| 94. | watchful | carefully alert and persistent |
| 95. | weariless | showing no sign of tiring |
| 96. | wholehearted | fully committed and sincere |
| 97. | willful | stubbornly determined by will |
| 98. | workmanlike | steady, practical, and diligent |
| 99. | yeomanly | showing solid, dependable effort |
| 100. | zealous | showing great energy and devotion |