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
composurea calmness or repose especially of mind, bearing, or appearance : self-possession
smolderto burn sluggishly, without flame, and often with much smoke
agogfull of intense interest or excitement : eager
queruloushabitually complaining
jurisprudencethe science or philosophy of law
rarefiedbeing less dense
desiccateto dry up
aloftat or to a great height
pathetichaving a capacity to move one to either compassionate or contemptuous pity
begetto procreate as the father : sire