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
impudencethe quality or state of being impudent
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peddleto travel about with wares for sale
vivaciouslively in temper, conduct, or spirit : sprightly
triflesomething of little value, substance, or importance
marrowbone marrow
fledglinga young bird just fledged (see fledge
preposterouscontrary to nature, reason, or common sense : absurd
lecheryinordinate (see inordinate