sed-, sedat-, -sid, -sess

1. To set an estimated value on property, etc. for taxaion; estimate, appraise, value: "The local tax office decided to assess the new houses."
2. To estimate or determine the significance, importance, or value of; to evaluate; levy a charge on, tax: "The club assessed each member $100 to rebuild the clubhouse."
3. To judge, evaluate, appraise, look over: "The general assessed the situation and called for reinforcements."

1. To estimate officially the value of (property, income, etc.) as a basis for taxation.
2. To fix or determine the amount of (damages, a tax, a fine, etc.): "The hurricane damage was assessed at billions of dollars."
3. To impose a tax or other charge on.
4. To estimate or judge the value, character, etc., of; to evaluate: "He tried to assess the results of their efforts."
5. To examine something in order to judge or evaluate it.

Evaluating property or a situation: "The military officers were assessing the battle reports so they could decide what to do next."

Devoted or solicitous attentions.

1. Great care and attention in doing something.
2. Persistent application or diligence; unflagging effort.
3. Constant personal attention and often obsequious solicitude.

1. Constant in application or attention; unremitting diligent: "She was an assiduous worker who strove for perfection."
2. Unceasing; persistent: "He was always doing assiduous research for his project."
3. Constant in application or effort; working diligently at a task; persevering; industrious; attentive: "Bob was an assiduous student."
4. Etymology: From Latin assiduus, "busy, incessant, continual, constant" from assidere, "to sit down to"; therefore, "constantly occupied" at one's work.

1. Disagreement, as of opinion or belief; to dissent.
2. A disagreement with an authority or with a prevailing opinion; whether in a group, a family, a larger public or government organization, etc.

Broadly defined, a dissident is a person who actively opposes an established opinion, policy, or structure. The term is usually a reference to political dissidents, often against authoritarian regimes or established constitutional order.

Political dissidents primarily use non-violent means of political dissent, including voicing criticism of the government or dominating ideology; but dissidents can also attempt to displace or overthrow the established government by achieving popular support and inciting a revolution or rebellion.

In totalitarian regimes these dissidents are often punished with lengthy prison terms, execution, economic deprivation, or confiscation of their property.