GRE Word List

OBSTINATE

stubbornly adhering to an opinion, purpose, or course in spite of reason, arguments, or persuasion

The meaning of the word obstinate is stubbornly adhering to an opinion, purpose, or course in spite of reason, arguments, or persuasion.

Random words

WordMeaning
deterrentserving to discourage, prevent, or inhibit : serving to deter
analgesican agent producing diminished sensation to pain without loss of consciousness : a drug that is used to relieve pain and produce analgesia
ponderousof very great weight
incommodiousnot commodious : inconvenient
amnesialoss of memory due usually to brain injury, shock, fatigue, repression, or illness
doggedmarked by stubborn determination
haggardnot tamed
impenetrableincapable of being penetrated or pierced
deducibleto determine by reasoning or deduction
blisscomplete happiness