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
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| meander | a winding path or course |
| bane | a source of harm or ruin : curse |
| malingerer | to pretend or exaggerate incapacity or illness (as to avoid duty or work) |
| plebeian | a member of the Roman plebs |
| vivacious | lively in temper, conduct, or spirit : sprightly |
| enlist | to secure the support and aid of : employ in advancing an interest |
| warranted | sanction |
| versatile | embracing a variety of subjects, fields, or skills |
| litany | a prayer consisting of a series of invocations and supplications by the leader with alternate responses by the congregation |
| vile | morally despicable or abhorrent |