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
browbeatto intimidate or disconcert by a stern manner or arrogant speech : bully
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entreethe act or manner of entering : entrance
bumpa relatively abrupt convexity or protuberance on a surface: such as
squashto press or beat into a pulp or a flat mass : crush
facultyability
indolentaverse to activity, effort, or movement : habitually lazy
vertexthe top of the head
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