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
aversehaving an active feeling of repugnance, dislike, or distaste
diversediffering from one another : unlike
mesmerizeto subject to mesmerism
turbulencethe quality or state of being turbulent: such as
volatilecharacterized by or subject to rapid or unexpected change
spendthrifta person who spends improvidently or wastefully
invectiveinsulting or abusive language : vituperation
predisposeto dispose in advance
clipperone that clips something
wangleto resort to trickery or devious methods