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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WordMeaning
duplicitycontradictory doubleness of thought, speech, or action
corroborateto support with evidence or authority : make more certain
procrastinateto put off intentionally and habitually
compliancethe act or process of complying to a desire, demand, proposal, or regimen or to coercion
annulto declare or make legally invalid or void
auspiciousshowing or suggesting that future success is likely : propitious
ferociousexhibiting or given to extreme fierceness and unrestrained violence and brutality
invectiveinsulting or abusive language : vituperation
grillto broil on a grill
smotherto kill by depriving of air