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 |
|---|---|
| virtue | conformity to a standard of right : morality |
| odoriferous | yielding an odor : odorous |
| expedient | suitable for achieving a particular end in a given circumstance |
| persist | to go on resolutely or stubbornly in spite of opposition, importunity, or warning |
| foul | offensive to the senses : loathsome |
| debutante | one making a debut (see debut |
| elaboration | planned or carried out with great care |
| latent | present and capable of emerging or developing but not now visible, obvious, active, or symptomatic |
| amiable | friendly, sociable, and congenial |
| killjoy | one who spoils the pleasure of others |