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.

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WordMeaning
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pervasiveexisting in or spreading through every part of something
fundamentalserving as a basis supporting existence or determining essential structure or function : basic
categoricalabsolute
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grandiosecharacterized by affectation of grandeur or splendor or by absurd exaggeration
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glossyhaving a surface luster or brightness
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