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 |
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aboriginal | being the first of its kind in a region; primitive; native; indigenous; N. aborigine |
vie | contend; compete |
gist | essence; main point; substance |
confide | tell in confidence (to a person one trusts); be confident about |
geriatrics | medical treatment and care of old age |
impertinent | insolent; rude; not pertinent; N. impertinence |
cog | tooth projecting from a wheel |
thrive | prosper; flourish |
steadfast | steadily loyal; unswerving; steady |
quicksilver | mercury |