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

WordMeaning
jaundiceyellowish pigmentation of the skin, tissues, and body fluids caused by the deposition of bile pigments
disinclinationa preference for avoiding something : slight aversion
undertakerone who undertakes : one who takes the risk and management of business : entrepreneur
extirpateto destroy completely : wipe out
dripto let fall in drops
wansuggestive of poor health : sickly
derelictabandoned especially by the owner or occupant
clairvoyanthaving clairvoyance : able to see beyond the range of ordinary perception
effervescencethe property of forming bubbles : the action or process of effervescing
maleficentworking or productive of harm or evil : baleful