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 |
|---|---|
| labile | readily or continually undergoing chemical, physical, or biological change or breakdown : unstable |
| sober | not intoxicated |
| allegiance | the obligation of a feudal vassal to his liege lord |
| hybrid | an offspring of two animals or plants of different subspecies, breeds, varieties, species, or genera |
| debris | the remains of something broken down or destroyed |
| overweening | arrogant |
| edifice | building |
| tribute | something given or contributed voluntarily as due or deserved |
| jovial | characterized by good-humored cheerfulness and conviviality : jolly |
| incredulous | unwilling to admit or accept what is offered as true : not credulous : skeptical |