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
discreditto refuse to accept as true or accurate : disbelieve
understateto represent as less than is the case
chassisthe supporting frame of a structure (such as an automobile or television)
insolventunable to pay debts as they fall due in the usual course of business
momentuma property (see property
litotesunderstatement in which an affirmative is expressed by the negative of the contrary (as in "not a bad singer" or "not unhappy")
satiricalof, relating to, or constituting satire
clefta space or opening made by or as if by splitting : fissure
graduatedmarked with divisions indicating degrees or units of measurement
providencedivine guidance or care