GRE Word List

PERTINACIOUS

adhering resolutely to an opinion, purpose, or design

The meaning of the word pertinacious is adhering resolutely to an opinion, purpose, or design.

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WordMeaning
limpto walk lamely
urgeto present, advocate, or demand earnestly or pressingly
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mashto reduce to a soft pulpy state by beating or pressure
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