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
loungeto act or move idly or lazily : loaf
sarcasma sharp and often satirical or ironic utterance designed to cut or give pain
narcissistan individual showing symptoms of or affected by narcissism: such as
cameoa gem carved in relief (see relief
episodicmade up of separate especially loosely connected episodes
resolveto deal with successfully : clear up
rolling(of land) rising and falling in long gentle slopes; happening continuously by stages; Ex. rolling devolution of power to local governments
polemicalof, relating to, or being a polemic : controversial
egregiousconspicuous
egothe self especially as contrasted with another self or the world