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
paragona model of excellence or perfection
practicablecapable of being put into practice or of being done or accomplished : feasible
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poulticea soft usually heated and sometimes medicated mass spread on cloth and applied to sores or other lesions
tethera line (as of rope or chain) by which an animal is fastened so as to restrict its range of movement
annihilateto cause to cease to exist : to do away with entirely so that nothing remains
obstinatestubbornly adhering to an opinion, purpose, or course in spite of reason, arguments, or persuasion
finishto come to an end : terminate
monochromea painting, drawing, or photograph in a single hue
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