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 |
|---|---|
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| pious | marked by or showing reverence for deity and devotion to divine worship |
| serrated | notched or toothed on the edge |
| elicit | to call forth or draw out (something, such as information or a response) |
| authenticate | to prove or serve to prove to be real, true, or genuine |
| volatile | characterized by or subject to rapid or unexpected change |
| decorous | marked by propriety and good taste : correct |
| saunter | to walk about in an idle or leisurely manner : stroll |
| appreciate | to grasp the nature, worth, quality, or significance of |