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
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| rationalize | to bring into accord with reason or cause something to seem reasonable: such as |
| alimony | an allowance made to one spouse by the other for support pending or after legal separation or divorce |
| mingle | to bring or mix together or with something else usually without fundamental loss of identity : intermix |
| obeisance | a movement of the body made in token of respect or submission : bow |
| caustic | capable of destroying or eating away by chemical action : corrosive |
| jocund | marked by or suggestive of high spirits and lively mirthfulness |
| elastic | capable of recovering size and shape after deformation |
| placate | to soothe or mollify especially by concessions : appease |
| manumit | to release from slavery |
| canard | a false or unfounded report or story |