GRE Word List
PERSIST
continue in existence; last; continue in a course of action in spite of opposition; Ex. persist in/with something; ADJ. persistent
The meaning of the word persist is continue in existence; last; continue in a course of action in spite of opposition; Ex. persist in/with something; ADJ. persistent.
Random words
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| insouciant | without concern or care; unconcerned; indifferent |
| lottery | contest in which winners are selected in a drawing of lots |
| nihilist | one who considers traditional beliefs to be groundless and existence meaningless; absolute skeptic; revolutionary terrorist; CF. nihilism: belief that nothing has meaning or value; belief that destruction of existing political or social institutions is necessary for future improvement |
| epaulet | ornament worn on the shoulder (of a uniform, etc.) |
| calamity | disaster; misery |
| palm | conceal in the palm of the hand; palm off: pass off; Ex. palm off some bad oranges onto the lady/the painting as a real Renoir |
| provident | providing for future needs; displaying foresight; thrifty; preparing for emergencies; OP. improvident |
| swamp | wetland; marsh; V: flood; overwhelm; drench in with liquid |
| blowhard | talkative boaster; braggart |
| mendicant | beggar; ADJ: living as a beggar |