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
duplicitycontradictory doubleness of thought, speech, or action
glibshowing little forethought or preparation : offhand
conspireplot
humorthat quality which appeals to a sense of the ludicrous or absurdly incongruous : a funny or amusing quality
eulogya commendatory oration or writing especially in honor of one deceased
tautologicalinvolving or containing rhetorical tautology : redundant
camaraderiea spirit of friendly good-fellowship
exegesisexposition
licentiouslacking legal or moral restraints
prognosisthe prospect of recovery as anticipated from the usual course of disease or peculiarities of the case