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
fanciedimagined or believed to be true or real
hewto cut with blows of a heavy cutting instrument
stratuma bed or layer artificially made
interiman intervening time : interval
contrivedevise
thermalof, relating to, or caused by heat
subsequentfollowing in time, order, or place
facetany of the definable aspects that make up a subject (as of contemplation) or an object (as of consideration)
avowto declare assuredly
desecrateto violate the sanctity of : profane