GRE Word List
HEADSTRONG
willful; stubborn; unyielding; determined to have one's own way; CF. no 'excessive'
The meaning of the word headstrong is willful; stubborn; unyielding; determined to have one's own way; CF. no 'excessive'.
Random words
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| tantalize | tease; excite by exposing something desirable while keeping it out of reach; torture with disappointment; CF. Tantalus: Greek mythological figure |
| trenchant | cutting; incisive; keen |
| quash | crush; suppress; squash; subdue; annul; Ex. quash a rebellion/the decision of the low court |
| extrovert | person interested mostly in external objects and actions |
| reverent | respectful; worshipful; V. revere: regard with reverence; N. reverence: profound respect |
| haven | place of safety; refuge; harbor; Ex. tax haven |
| waggish | humorous; mischievous; tricky |
| repugnance | disgust; strong dislike; loathing; ADJ. repugnant: arousing disgust; repulsive |
| portend | foretell; presage; be a sign or warning of; N. portent: sign; omen; forewarning |
| attest | testify; bear witness |