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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WordMeaning
appositehighly pertinent or appropriate : apt
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extortto obtain from a person by force, intimidation, or undue or illegal power : wring
claspa device (such as a hook) for holding objects or parts together
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corporealhaving, consisting of, or relating to a physical material body: such as
dominantcommanding, controlling, or prevailing over all others