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
belateddelayed beyond the usual time
florescencea state or period of flourishing
genialitymarked by or freely expressing sympathy or friendliness
menacea show of intention to inflict harm : threat
significanthaving meaning
exhortto incite by argument or advice : urge strongly
refuseto express oneself as unwilling to accept
reckoncount
sonorousproducing sound (as when struck)
ambushto attack by surprise from a hidden place : waylay