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 |
|---|---|
| inherent | involved in the constitution or essential character of something : belonging by nature or habit : intrinsic |
| pervasive | existing in or spreading through every part of something |
| fundamental | serving as a basis supporting existence or determining essential structure or function : basic |
| categorical | absolute |
| insomnia | prolonged and usually abnormal inability to get enough sleep especially due to trouble falling asleep or staying asleep |
| grandiose | characterized by affectation of grandeur or splendor or by absurd exaggeration |
| wrench | to move with a violent twist |
| glossy | having a surface luster or brightness |
| temporize | to act to suit the time or occasion : yield to current or dominant opinion |
| guffaw | a loud or boisterous burst of laughter |