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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| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| attrition | sorrow for one's sins that arises from a motive other than that of the love of God |
| finale | the close or termination of something: such as |
| restive | stubbornly resisting control : balky |
| unguent | a soothing or healing salve : ointment |
| plutocracy | government by the wealthy |
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| reduce | to draw together or cause to converge : consolidate |
| palpitate | to beat rapidly and strongly : throb |
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| decorous | marked by propriety and good taste : correct |