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 |
|---|---|
| duplicity | contradictory doubleness of thought, speech, or action |
| corroborate | to support with evidence or authority : make more certain |
| procrastinate | to put off intentionally and habitually |
| compliance | the act or process of complying to a desire, demand, proposal, or regimen or to coercion |
| annul | to declare or make legally invalid or void |
| auspicious | showing or suggesting that future success is likely : propitious |
| ferocious | exhibiting or given to extreme fierceness and unrestrained violence and brutality |
| invective | insulting or abusive language : vituperation |
| grill | to broil on a grill |
| smother | to kill by depriving of air |