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 |
|---|---|
| opiate | an alkaloid drug (such as morphine or codeine) that contains or is derived from opium, binds to cell receptors primarily of the central nervous system and gastrointestinal tract, acts to block pain, induce sedation or sleep, depress respiration, and produce calmness or euphoria, and is associated with physiological tolerance (see tolerance |
| clarion | a medieval trumpet with clear shrill tones |
| scotch | scottish |
| rally | to muster for a common purpose |
| swipe | a strong sweeping blow |
| compendium | a brief summary of a larger work or of a field of knowledge : abstract |
| erratic | having no fixed course : wandering |
| nullify | to make null (see null |
| draconian | of, relating to, or characteristic of Draco or the severe code of laws held to have been framed by him |
| adherent | one who adheres to something: such as |