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
forwardnear, being at, or belonging to the forepart
singularof or relating to a separate person or thing : individual
impedimentsomething that impedes
idyllicpleasing or picturesque in natural simplicity
ambiguousdoubtful or uncertain especially from obscurity or indistinctness
limberhaving a supple and resilient quality (as of mind or body) : agile
rolling(of land) rising and falling in long gentle slopes; happening continuously by stages; Ex. rolling devolution of power to local governments
belieto give a false impression of
peevishquerulous in temperament or mood : fretful
fledglinga young bird just fledged (see fledge