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 |
|---|---|
| curb | an edging (as of concrete) built along a street to form part of a gutter |
| lexicon | a book containing an alphabetical arrangement of the words in a language and their definitions : dictionary |
| pittance | a small portion, amount, or allowance |
| rakish | of, relating to, or characteristic of a rake : dissolute |
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| symmetry | balanced proportions |
| redolent | exuding fragrance : aromatic |
| culmination | the action of culminating |
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