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 |
|---|---|
| substantive | having substance : involving matters of major or practical importance to all concerned |
| proclivity | an inclination or predisposition toward something |
| recipient | one that receives : receiver |
| blunder | to move unsteadily or confusedly |
| jurisprudence | the science or philosophy of law |
| accolade | a mark of acknowledgment : award |
| promote | to advance in station, rank, or honor : raise |
| lush | growing vigorously especially with luxuriant foliage |
| dispirited | to deprive of morale or enthusiasm |
| misogamy | a hatred of marriage |