GRE Word List
PERSEVERE
to persist in a state, enterprise, or undertaking in spite of counterinfluences, opposition, or discouragement
The meaning of the word persevere is to persist in a state, enterprise, or undertaking in spite of counterinfluences, opposition, or discouragement.
Random words
Word | Meaning |
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prudent | characterized by, arising from, or showing prudence: such as |
nefarious | flagrantly wicked or impious : evil |
puissant | having puissance : powerful |
finished | entirely done |
snicker | to laugh in a covert or partly suppressed manner : titter |
ardor | an often restless or transitory warmth of feeling |
gaffe | a social or diplomatic blunder |
edify | to instruct and improve especially in moral and religious knowledge : uplift |
promulgate | to make (an idea, belief, etc.) known to many people by open declaration : proclaim |
inordinate | exceeding reasonable limits : immoderate |