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 |
|---|---|
| pacify | to allay the anger or agitation of : soothe |
| rankle | to cause anger, irritation, or deep bitterness |
| dumbfound | to confound (see confound |
| correlate | either of two things so related that one directly implies or is complementary to the other (such as husband and wife) |
| lot | an object used as a counter in determining a question by chance see also throw in one's lot with |
| extrinsic | not forming part of or belonging to a thing : extraneous |
| amnesia | loss of memory due usually to brain injury, shock, fatigue, repression, or illness |
| modulate | to tune to a key or pitch |
| wrongheaded | stubborn in adherence to wrong opinion or principles |
| imprudent | not prudent : lacking discretion, wisdom, or good judgment |