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
omnipotentalmighty
expatiateto move about freely or at will : wander
absolutefree from imperfection : perfect
recountto relate in detail : narrate
arbitrateto act as arbiter upon (a disputed question) : to settle (a dispute between two people or groups) after hearing the arguments and opinions of both
bulwarka solid wall-like structure raised for defense : rampart
depictto represent by or as if by a picture
ballasta heavy substance (such as rocks or water) placed in such a way as to improve stability and control (as of the draft of a ship or the buoyancy of a balloon or submarine)
inquisitorone who inquires or makes inquisition
schismdivision