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
insipidlacking in qualities that interest, stimulate, or challenge : dull
blackballto vote against
elucidateto make lucid especially by explanation or analysis
concisemarked by brevity of expression or statement : free from all elaboration and superfluous detail
perpetuateto make perpetual or cause to last indefinitely
schematicof or relating to a scheme or schema
significanthaving meaning
propitiateto gain or regain the favor or goodwill of : appease
mannerismexaggerated or affected (see affected
quashto suppress or extinguish summarily and completely