| No. | Item | Definition |
|---|---|---|
| 1. | abiding | lasting for a long time |
| 2. | active | continually engaged |
| 3. | adamant | refusing to change |
| 4. | assiduous | showing steady careful effort |
| 5. | bent on | determined to do something |
| 6. | bullheaded | stubborn and determined |
| 7. | carrying on | continuing onward |
| 8. | ceaseless | never stopping |
| 9. | chronic | continuing for a long time |
| 10. | committed | dedicated to a cause |
| 11. | constant | continuing without change |
| 12. | continual | happening again and again |
| 13. | continuing | still happening or existing |
| 14. | continuous | without interruption |
| 15. | dead set | firmly determined |
| 16. | dedicated | wholly committed to something |
| 17. | determined | firmly decided and resolute |
| 18. | devoted | deeply dedicated |
| 19. | diligent | hardworking and careful |
| 20. | dogged | stubbornly continuing despite difficulty |
| 21. | driven | strongly motivated to continue |
| 22. | durable | able to last well |
| 23. | earnest | serious and sincere |
| 24. | enduring | lasting a long time |
| 25. | energetic | showing strong active effort |
| 26. | faithful | steadfast and loyal |
| 27. | firm | strong and unwavering |
| 28. | fixed | firmly set or settled |
| 29. | following through | continuing to completion |
| 30. | forbearing | patiently enduring difficulty |
| 31. | game | willing to keep trying |
| 32. | grit-your-teeth | continuing despite pain |
| 33. | gritty | showing courage and resolve |
| 34. | hammering away | working persistently at something |
| 35. | hanging on | continuing despite hardship |
| 36. | hard-nosed | tough and practical |
| 37. | hardworking | putting in much effort |
| 38. | headstrong | determined to have own way |
| 39. | hell-bent | extremely determined |
| 40. | holding fast | remaining firm |
| 41. | immovable | not able to be changed |
| 42. | incessant | continuing without pause |
| 43. | indefatigable | never tiring in effort |
| 44. | industrious | hardworking and productive |
| 45. | inflexible | not willing to bend |
| 46. | insistent | demanding continued attention |
| 47. | intent | firmly focused on something |
| 48. | intractable | hard to control or change |
| 49. | intransigent | refusing to compromise |
| 50. | iron-willed | having very strong will |
| 51. | keeping at it | continuing to try |
| 52. | keeping on | continuing without stopping |
| 53. | laborious | requiring much effort |
| 54. | lasting | continuing for a long time |
| 55. | lingering | continuing longer than usual |
| 56. | locked in | firmly committed or focused |
| 57. | long-suffering | enduring hardship patiently |
| 58. | methodical | orderly and steady |
| 59. | mulish | stubborn like a mule |
| 60. | never-ending | seeming to have no end |
| 61. | never-say-die | refusing to give up |
| 62. | obdurate | stubbornly refusing to change |
| 63. | obstinate | stubbornly refusing to change |
| 64. | ongoing | still continuing |
| 65. | perennial | lasting a very long time |
| 66. | perpetual | continuing forever or repeatedly |
| 67. | persevering | continuing despite obstacles |
| 68. | plodding | slow but steady |
| 69. | pressing on | continuing despite difficulty |
| 70. | protracted | lasting longer than expected |
| 71. | purposeful | having clear determination |
| 72. | pursuing | continuing to seek |
| 73. | regular | happening steadily |
| 74. | relentless | continuing without stopping |
| 75. | resolute | showing firm determination |
| 76. | resolved | firmly decided |
| 77. | sedulous | showing persistent diligence |
| 78. | self-willed | determined to do as desired |
| 79. | single-minded | focused on one aim |
| 80. | steadfast | firm and unwavering |
| 81. | steady | firm and continuous |
| 82. | strong-willed | having firm determination |
| 83. | stubborn | hard to persuade otherwise |
| 84. | surviving | continuing despite hardship |
| 85. | sustained | maintained over time |
| 86. | tenacious | not giving up easily |
| 87. | tireless | showing endless energy |
| 88. | toiling | working hard continuously |
| 89. | uncompromising | not making concessions |
| 90. | undeviating | not varying from course |
| 91. | unfaltering | not hesitating or weakening |
| 92. | unflagging | not weakening or slowing |
| 93. | unremitting | not relaxing in effort |
| 94. | unshakable | not easily disturbed |
| 95. | unswerving | not turning aside |
| 96. | unwavering | steady and firm |
| 97. | unyielding | not giving way |
| 98. | vigorous | strong and forceful |
| 99. | wedded to | firmly attached to an idea |
| 100. | willful | stubbornly self-willed |