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He who declines or rejects. A studious decliner of honors. Evelyn.

STUDIOUS
1. Given to study; devoted to the acquisition of knowledge from books; as, a studious scholar. 2. Given to thought, or to the examination of subjects by contemplation; contemplative. Locke. 3. Earnest in endeavors; aiming sedulously; attentive;
DECLINER
He who declines or rejects. A studious decliner of honors. Evelyn.
OVERSTUDIOUS
Too studious.