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 |
|---|---|
| dogged | marked by stubborn determination |
| bulwark | a solid wall-like structure raised for defense : rampart |
| lap | a loose overlapping or hanging panel or flap especially of a garment |
| engage | to offer (something, such as one's life or word) as backing to a cause or aim : to expose to risk for the attainment or support of some end |
| seemly | good-looking |
| deadlock | a state of inaction or neutralization resulting from the opposition of equally powerful uncompromising persons or factions : standstill |
| raspy | harsh |
| unwitting | not knowing : unaware |
| peripheral | of, relating to, involving, or forming a periphery or surface part |
| fathom | a unit of length equal to six feet (1.83 meters) used especially for measuring the depth of water |