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
waneto decrease in size, extent, or degree : dwindle
multiformhaving many forms or appearances
diversediffering from one another : unlike
abscissionthe act or process of cutting off : removal
clemencydisposition to be merciful and especially to moderate the severity of punishment due
adhereto hold fast or stick by or as if by gluing, suction, grasping, or fusing
warrena place legally authorized for keeping small game (such as hare or pheasant)
labilereadily or continually undergoing chemical, physical, or biological change or breakdown : unstable
transgressionan act, process, or instance of transgressing: such as
imperilto bring into peril : endanger