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 |
|---|---|
| opportune | suitable or convenient for a particular occurrence |
| epitaph | an inscription on or at a tomb or a grave in memory of the one buried there |
| apocryphal | of doubtful authenticity : spurious |
| taxonomist | the study of the general principles of scientific classification : systematics |
| relinquish | to withdraw or retreat from : leave behind |
| filigree | ornamental work especially of fine wire of gold, silver, or copper applied chiefly to gold and silver surfaces |
| snicker | to laugh in a covert or partly suppressed manner : titter |
| fecundity | fruitful in offspring or vegetation : prolific |
| supposititious | fraudulently substituted : spurious |
| fertile | producing or bearing many crops in great quantities : productive |