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 |
|---|---|
| composure | a calmness or repose especially of mind, bearing, or appearance : self-possession |
| smolder | to burn sluggishly, without flame, and often with much smoke |
| agog | full of intense interest or excitement : eager |
| querulous | habitually complaining |
| jurisprudence | the science or philosophy of law |
| rarefied | being less dense |
| desiccate | to dry up |
| aloft | at or to a great height |
| pathetic | having a capacity to move one to either compassionate or contemptuous pity |
| beget | to procreate as the father : sire |