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 |
|---|---|
| itinerary | the route of a journey or tour or the proposed outline of one |
| detraction | a lessening of reputation or esteem especially by envious, malicious, or petty criticism : belittling |
| skimp | skimpy |
| polemic | an aggressive attack on or refutation of the opinions or principles of another |
| whet | to sharpen by rubbing on or with something (such as a stone) |
| apprehensive | viewing the future with anxiety or alarm : feeling or showing fear or apprehension about the future |
| indicative | serving to indicate |
| expertise | the skill of an expert |
| panacea | a remedy for all ills or difficulties : cure-all |
| prattle | prate |