GRE Word List

PERSIST

to go on resolutely or stubbornly in spite of opposition, importunity, or warning

The meaning of the word persist is to go on resolutely or stubbornly in spite of opposition, importunity, or warning.

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WordMeaning
timbrethe quality given to a sound by its overtones: such as
comprehendto grasp the nature, significance, or meaning of
paupera person destitute of means except such as are derived from charity
convergeto tend or move toward one point or one another : come together : meet
striatedmarked with striations or striae
deadpanmarked by an impassive matter-of-fact manner, style, or expression
floridvery flowery in style : ornate
sturdyfirmly built or constituted : stout
executeto carry out fully : put completely into effect
astringentcausing a tightening of soft organic tissues : styptic