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
determinatehaving defined limits
staminathe bodily or mental capacity to sustain a prolonged stressful effort or activity : endurance
deflectto turn (something) aside especially from a straight course or fixed direction
proliferateto grow by rapid production of new parts, cells, buds, or offspring
pugnacityhaving a quarrelsome or combative nature : truculent
smotherto kill by depriving of air
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multiformhaving many forms or appearances