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 |
|---|---|
| inquisitor | one who inquires or makes inquisition |
| supererogatory | observed or performed to an extent not enjoined or required |
| stolid | having or expressing little or no sensibility : unemotional |
| pitfall | trap |
| pedagogue | teacher |
| amplify | to expand (something, such as a statement) by the use of detail or illustration or by closer analysis |
| extort | to obtain from a person by force, intimidation, or undue or illegal power : wring |
| dubious | unsettled in opinion : doubtful |
| libel | a written statement in which a plaintiff in certain courts sets forth the cause of action or the relief sought |
| prank | trick |