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
turbulencethe quality or state of being turbulent: such as
blurtto utter abruptly and impulsively
prolongto lengthen in time : continue
fracasa noisy quarrel : brawl
compoundsomething formed by a union of elements or parts
proponentone who argues in favor of something : advocate
figmentsomething made up or contrived
premisea proposition antecedently supposed or proved as a basis of argument or inference
incrustationa crust or hard coating
muddleto make turbid or muddy