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.

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WordMeaning
problematicposing a problem : difficult to solve or decide
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methodicalarranged, characterized by, or performed with method or order
prepossessingcreating prejudice
liabilitythe quality or state of being liable
oratorone who delivers an oration
hullthe outer covering of a fruit or seed
patinaa usually green film formed naturally on copper and bronze by long exposure or artificially (as by acids) and often valued aesthetically for its color
protractto prolong in time or space : continue
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