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

WordMeaning
outfitthe act of fitting out or equipping (as for a voyage or expedition)
woefulfull of woe : grievous
thriveto grow vigorously : flourish
syllogisma 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")
nonchalancethe quality or state of being nonchalant
revileto subject to verbal abuse : vituperate
approbationcommendation
babbleto talk enthusiastically or excessively
politypolitical organization
consecratededicated to a sacred purpose