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
tiradea protracted speech usually marked by intemperate, vituperative, or harshly censorious language
numismatistthe study or collection of coins, tokens, and paper money and sometimes related objects (such as medals)
synchronoushappening, existing, or arising at precisely the same time
jocosegiven to joking : merry
dilapidateddecayed, deteriorated, or fallen into partial ruin especially through neglect or misuse
forda shallow part of a body of water that may be crossed by wading
peremptoryputting an end to or precluding a right of action, debate, or delay
commensuratecorresponding in size, extent, amount, or degree : proportionate
oddsthe probability that one thing is so or will happen rather than another : chances
piousmarked by or showing reverence for deity and devotion to divine worship