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
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lividdiscolored by bruising : black-and-blue
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fraya usually disorderly or protracted fight, struggle, or dispute
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cravenlacking the least bit of courage : contemptibly fainthearted