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
headstrongnot easily restrained : impatient of control, advice, or suggestions
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overturnto cause to turn over : upset
denotationan act or process of denoting
flightyswift
neophytea new convert : proselyte
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