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

WordMeaning
flitto pass quickly or abruptly from one place or condition to another
bigotryobstinate or intolerant devotion to one's own opinions and prejudices : the state of mind of a bigot
puckerto become wrinkled or constricted
immunenot susceptible or responsive
incriminateto charge with or show evidence or proof of involvement in a crime or fault
sleazylacking firmness of texture : flimsy
insatiableincapable of being satisfied : quenchless
impietythe quality or state of being impious : irreverence
poulticea soft usually heated and sometimes medicated mass spread on cloth and applied to sores or other lesions
perpetualcontinuing forever : everlasting