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 |
|---|---|
| meticulous | marked by extreme or excessive care in the consideration or treatment of details |
| pinnace | a light sailing ship |
| viand | an item of food |
| ligneous | of or resembling wood |
| nirvana | the final beatitude (see beatitude |
| faze | to disturb the composure of : disconcert |
| self-righteous | convinced of one's own righteousness especially in contrast with the actions and beliefs of others : narrow-mindedly moralistic |
| legato | in a manner that is smooth and connected (as between successive tones) |
| prognosis | the prospect of recovery as anticipated from the usual course of disease or peculiarities of the case |
| polemical | of, relating to, or being a polemic : controversial |