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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| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| accord | to grant or give especially as appropriate, due, or earned |
| abash | to destroy the self-possession or self-confidence of (someone) : disconcert |
| wholesome | promoting health or well-being of mind or spirit |
| interjection | an ejaculatory utterance usually lacking grammatical connection: such as |
| rasp | to rub with something rough |
| limpid | marked by transparency (see transparent |
| adversary | one that contends with, opposes, or resists : an enemy or opponent |
| marital | of or relating to marriage or the married state |
| orthography | the art of writing words with the proper letters according to standard usage |
| chafe | irritate |