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 |
|---|---|
| immolate | to kill or destroy especially by fire |
| defection | conscious abandonment of allegiance or duty (as to a person, cause, or doctrine) : desertion |
| militate | to have weight or effect |
| dys- | abnormal |
| concur | to express agreement |
| casual | subject to, resulting from, or occurring by chance |
| irrevocable | not possible to revoke : unalterable |
| zealot | a zealous person |
| cynical | having or showing the attitude or temper of a cynic: such as |
| circumspect | careful to consider all circumstances and possible consequences : prudent |