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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