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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posteritythe offspring of one progenitor to the furthest generation
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ratifyto approve and sanction formally : confirm
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lubricateto make smooth or slippery
beholdenbeing under obligation for a favor or gift : indebted
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concomitantaccompanying especially in a subordinate or incidental way
titlethe distinguishing name of a written, printed, or filmed production