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 |
|---|---|
| outfit | the act of fitting out or equipping (as for a voyage or expedition) |
| woeful | full of woe : grievous |
| thrive | to grow vigorously : flourish |
| syllogism | a deductive scheme of a formal argument consisting of a major and a minor premise and a conclusion (as in "every virtue is laudable; kindness is a virtue; therefore kindness is laudable") |
| nonchalance | the quality or state of being nonchalant |
| revile | to subject to verbal abuse : vituperate |
| approbation | commendation |
| babble | to talk enthusiastically or excessively |
| polity | political organization |
| consecrate | dedicated to a sacred purpose |