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.

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WordMeaning
incurto become liable or subject to : bring down upon oneself
evasivetending or intended to evade : equivocal
exudeto ooze out
aegisa shield or breastplate emblematic of majesty that was associated with Zeus and Athena
ascribeto refer to a supposed cause, source, or author : to say or think that (something) is caused by, comes from, or is associated with a particular person or thing
tautologicalinvolving or containing rhetorical tautology : redundant
stultifyto have a dulling or inhibiting effect on
touchstonea fundamental or quintessential part or feature : basis
behooveto be necessary, proper, or advantageous for
wontaccustomed