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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WordMeaning
uncouthawkward and uncultivated in appearance, manner, or behavior : rude
mercurialof, relating to, or born under the planet Mercury
reiterateto state or do over again or repeatedly sometimes with wearying effect
jaunta usually short journey or excursion undertaken especially for pleasure
winnowto remove (something, such as chaff) by a current of air
vegetateto lead a passive existence without exertion of body or mind
careento put (a ship or boat) on a beach especially in order to clean, caulk, or repair the hull
executiveof or relating to the execution of the laws and the conduct of public and national affairs
cedeto yield or grant typically by treaty
adjurationa solemn oath