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 |
|---|---|
| atypical | not typical : irregular |
| motto | a sentence, phrase, or word inscribed on something as appropriate to or indicative of its character or use |
| amplify | to expand (something, such as a statement) by the use of detail or illustration or by closer analysis |
| overwrought | extremely excited : agitated |
| restraint | an act of restraining : the state of being restrained |
| ebb | the reflux of the tide toward the sea |
| protrude | to jut out from the surrounding surface or context |
| promulgate | to make (an idea, belief, etc.) known to many people by open declaration : proclaim |
| jubilation | an act of rejoicing : the state of being jubilant |
| jibe | to be in accord : agree |