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 |
|---|---|
| apposite | highly pertinent or appropriate : apt |
| gush | to issue copiously or violently |
| judicious | having, exercising, or characterized by sound judgment |
| morgue | a place where the bodies of dead persons are kept temporarily pending identification or release for burial or autopsy |
| extort | to obtain from a person by force, intimidation, or undue or illegal power : wring |
| clasp | a device (such as a hook) for holding objects or parts together |
| celibate | of, relating to, or characterized by celibacy: |
| armada | a fleet of warships |
| corporeal | having, consisting of, or relating to a physical material body: such as |
| dominant | commanding, controlling, or prevailing over all others |