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 |
|---|---|
| ablution | the washing of one's body or part of it (as in a religious rite) |
| bloated | overfilled and extended with liquid, gas, food, etc. |
| pertinacious | adhering resolutely to an opinion, purpose, or design |
| ramshackle | appearing ready to collapse : rickety |
| dominate | rule |
| glare | to shine with a harsh uncomfortably brilliant light |
| jostle | to come in contact or into collision |
| crescendo | a gradual increase |
| predetermine | foreordain |
| respite | a period of temporary delay |