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 |
|---|---|
| apprise | to give notice to : tell |
| potentate | ruler |
| lookout | one engaged in keeping watch : watchman |
| putrid | being in a state of putrefaction : rotten |
| putrefy | to make putrid |
| generic | relating to or characteristic of a whole group or class : general |
| stellar | of or relating to the stars : astral |
| apparent | open to view : visible |
| diminution | the act, process, or an instance of becoming gradually less (as in size or importance) : the act, process, or an instance of diminishing : decrease |
| heinous | hatefully or shockingly evil : abominable |