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 |
|---|---|
| detraction | a lessening of reputation or esteem especially by envious, malicious, or petty criticism : belittling |
| crinkle | to form many short bends or ripples |
| explicit | fully revealed or expressed without vagueness, implication, or ambiguity : leaving no question as to meaning or intent |
| crest | a showy tuft or process on the head of an animal and especially a bird see bird illustration |
| virus | any of a large group of submicroscopic infectious agents that are usually regarded as nonliving extremely complex molecules, that typically contain a protein coat surrounding an RNA or DNA core of genetic material but no semipermeable membrane, that are capable of growth and multiplication only in living cells, and that cause various important diseases in humans, animals, and plants |
| squabble | a noisy altercation or quarrel usually over petty matters |
| therapeutic | of or relating to the treatment of disease or disorders by remedial agents or methods : curative |
| allure | to entice by charm or attraction |
| behoove | to be necessary, proper, or advantageous for |
| jubilation | an act of rejoicing : the state of being jubilant |