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 |
|---|---|
| bigotry | obstinate or intolerant devotion to one's own opinions and prejudices : the state of mind of a bigot |
| dirge | a song or hymn of grief or lamentation |
| enliven | to give life, action, or spirit to : animate |
| mentor | a friend of Odysseus entrusted with the education of Odysseus' son Telemachus |
| dexterous | mentally adroit and skillful : clever |
| analogy | a comparison of two otherwise unlike things based on resemblance of a particular aspect |
| diaphanous | characterized by such fineness of texture as to permit seeing through |
| insouciant | lighthearted unconcern : nonchalance |
| execrate | to declare to be evil or detestable : denounce |
| frigid | intensely cold |