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
compulsorymandatory
hazardousinvolving or exposing one to risk (as of loss or harm)
obsoleteno longer in use or no longer useful
floutto treat with contemptuous disregard : scorn
earmarka mark of identification on the ear of an animal
bigotryobstinate or intolerant devotion to one's own opinions and prejudices : the state of mind of a bigot
pragmaticrelating to matters of fact or practical affairs often to the exclusion of intellectual or artistic matters : practical as opposed to idealistic
aversiona feeling of repugnance toward something with a desire to avoid or turn from it
forebodingthe act of one who forebodes
hurlrush