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.
Random words
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| propitiate | to gain or regain the favor or goodwill of : appease |
| foppish | foolish |
| quadruped | an animal having four feet |
| chafe | irritate |
| preponderance | a superiority in weight, power, importance, or strength |
| unbridled | unrestrained |
| gratis | without charge or recompense : free |
| vital | of the utmost importance |
| frisk | to search (a person) for something (such as a concealed weapon) by running the hand rapidly over the clothing and through the pockets |
| analogy | a comparison of two otherwise unlike things based on resemblance of a particular aspect |