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 |
|---|---|
| enfranchise | to set free (as from slavery) |
| fluted | having or marked by grooves |
| galvanize | to subject to the action of an electric current especially for the purpose of stimulating physiologically |
| tithe | a tenth part of something paid as a voluntary contribution or as a tax especially for the support of a religious establishment |
| obstreperous | marked by unruly or aggressive noisiness : clamorous |
| riveting | having the power to fix the attention : engrossing |
| sanctimonious | hypocritically pious or devout |
| incredulity | the quality or state of being incredulous : disbelief |
| authoritative | having, marked by, or proceeding from authority |
| exodus | the mainly narrative second book of canonical Jewish and Christian Scripture see Bible Table |