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
temporizeto act to suit the time or occasion : yield to current or dominant opinion
antagonismopposition of a conflicting force, tendency, or principle
parallelismthe quality or state of being parallel
uproara state of commotion, excitement, or violent disturbance
regaleto entertain sumptuously : feast with delicacies
enterprisingmarked by an independent energetic spirit and by readiness to act
cornicethe molded and projecting horizontal member that crowns an architectural composition see column illustration
shadecomparative darkness or obscurity owing to interception of the rays of light
bookishof or relating to books
outcastone that is cast out or refused acceptance (as by society) : pariah