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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| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| allegiance | the obligation of a feudal vassal to his liege lord |
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| sedulous | involving or accomplished with careful perseverance |
| succor | relief |
| leery | suspicious |
| temporal | of or relating to time as opposed to eternity |
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| casual | subject to, resulting from, or occurring by chance |
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