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 |
|---|---|
| implication | something implied: such as |
| lofty | elevated in character and spirit : noble |
| temporal | of or relating to time as opposed to eternity |
| waver | to vacillate irresolutely between choices : fluctuate in opinion, allegiance, or direction |
| throb | to pulsate or pound with abnormal force or rapidity |
| archetype | the original pattern or model of which all things of the same type are representations or copies : prototype |
| desperado | a bold or violent criminal |
| cow | the mature female of cattle (genus Bos) |
| perpetual | continuing forever : everlasting |
| hypnosis | a trancelike state that resembles sleep but is induced by a person whose suggestions are readily accepted by the subject |