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
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bard | a tribal poet-singer skilled in composing and reciting verses on heroes and their deeds |
meek | enduring injury with patience and without resentment : mild |
recite | to repeat from memory or read aloud publicly |
sate | satisfy to the full; satisfy to excess; cloy |
sleight | deceitful craftiness |
militate | to have weight or effect |
blare | to sound loud and strident |
tyranny | oppressive power |
nutritious | nourishing |
lagoon | a shallow sound, channel, or pond near or communicating with a larger body of water |