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 |
|---|---|
| extort | to obtain from a person by force, intimidation, or undue or illegal power : wring |
| dishearten | to cause to lose hope, enthusiasm, or courage : to cause to lose spirit or morale |
| affront | to insult especially to the face by behavior or language |
| topple | to fall from or as if from being top-heavy |
| centrifugal | proceeding or acting in a direction away from a center or axis |
| eon | an immeasurably or indefinitely long period of time : age |
| galvanic | of, relating to, or producing a direct current of electricity |
| cant | the expression or repetition of conventional or trite opinions or sentiments |
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| nutrient | furnishing nourishment |