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 |
|---|---|
| fitful | characterized by fits or paroxysms |
| disbar | to expel from the bar or the legal profession : deprive (an attorney) of legal status and privileges |
| sidetrack | siding |
| illuminate | to supply or brighten with light |
| metaphysical | of or relating to metaphysics |
| emasculate | to deprive of strength, vigor, or spirit : weaken |
| lancet | a sharp-pointed and commonly 2-edged surgical instrument used to make small incisions |
| unintimidating | not causing a feeling of fear or timidity : not intimidating |
| soar | to fly aloft or about |
| affirmation | the act of affirming |