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.

Random words

WordMeaning
exactingtryingly or unremittingly severe in making demands
mutterto utter sounds or words indistinctly or with a low voice and with the lips partly closed
figurinea small carved or molded figure : statuette
impassableincapable of being passed, traveled, crossed, or surmounted
massthe liturgy of the Eucharist (see eucharist
spatialrelating to, occupying, or having the character of space
dissonancelack of agreement
requiteto make return for : repay
compunctionanxiety arising from awareness of guilt
skeptican adherent or advocate of skepticism