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 |
|---|---|
| historic | historical |
| brusque | markedly short and abrupt |
| adjunct | something joined or added to another thing but not essentially a part of it |
| propellant | capable of propelling |
| pedant | one who is unimaginative or who unduly emphasizes minutiae in the presentation or use of knowledge |
| celibate | of, relating to, or characterized by celibacy: |
| vaunted | highly or widely praised or boasted about |
| promontory | a high point of land or rock projecting into a body of water |
| sentient | responsive to or conscious of sense impressions |
| lament | to mourn aloud : wail |