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 |
|---|---|
| whet | to sharpen by rubbing on or with something (such as a stone) |
| toxic | containing or being poisonous material especially when capable of causing death or serious debilitation |
| asperity | roughness of manner or of temper : harshness of behavior or speech that expresses bitterness or anger |
| incubate | to sit on (eggs) so as to hatch by the warmth of the body |
| expiate | to make amends for |
| facsimile | an exact copy |
| loom | a frame or machine for interlacing (see interlace |
| hindmost | farthest to the rear : last |
| revelry | noisy partying or merrymaking |
| abstain | to choose not to do or have something : to refrain deliberately and often with an effort of self-denial from an action or practice |