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.

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WordMeaning
habituateto make used to something : accustom
leavena substance (such as yeast) used to produce fermentation in dough or a liquid
defunctno longer living, existing, or functioning
redundantexceeding what is necessary or normal : superfluous
bestowto put to use : apply
regenerationan act or the process of regenerating : the state of being regenerated
communalof or relating to one or more communes
inherentinvolved in the constitution or essential character of something : belonging by nature or habit : intrinsic
firebranda piece of burning wood
windfallsomething (such as a tree or fruit) blown down by the wind