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.

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WordMeaning
scrupuloushaving moral integrity : acting in strict regard for what is considered right or proper
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offhandwithout premeditation or preparation : extempore
monograma sign of identity usually formed of the combined initials of a name
memoiran official note or report : memorandum
banallacking originality, freshness, or novelty : trite
egregiousconspicuous
peripheralof, relating to, involving, or forming a periphery or surface part
hivea container for housing honeybees
meekenduring injury with patience and without resentment : mild