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.
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| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| scion | descendant |
| itinerant | traveling from place to place |
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| peregrination | to travel especially on foot : walk |
| belated | delayed beyond the usual time |
| multifarious | having or occurring in great variety : diverse |
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| fructify | to bear fruit |