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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|---|---|
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