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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| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| interdict | a Roman Catholic ecclesiastical censure withdrawing most sacraments and Christian burial from a person or district |
| proselytize | to induce someone to convert to one's faith |
| sentient | responsive to or conscious of sense impressions |
| decollete | wearing a strapless or low-necked dress |
| quirk | an abrupt twist or curve |
| monolithic | of, relating to, or resembling a monolith : huge |
| haggle | to cut roughly or clumsily : hack |
| disport | sport |
| capitulate | to surrender often after negotiation of terms |
| remittance | a sum of money remitted |