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 |
|---|---|
| blighted | affected with blight (see blight |
| mausoleum | a large tomb |
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| haughtiness | blatantly and disdainfully proud : having or showing an attitude of superiority and contempt for people or things perceived to be inferior |
| prodigious | causing amazement or wonder |
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| penance | an act of self-abasement, mortification (see mortification |
| dire | exciting horror |
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