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

WordMeaning
coddleto cook (something, such as eggs) in liquid slowly and gently just below the boiling point
markedhaving an identifying mark
defoliateto deprive of leaves especially prematurely
ratifyto approve and sanction formally : confirm
vortexsomething that resembles a whirlpool
stunto make senseless, groggy, or dizzy by or as if by a blow : daze
bourgeoisof, relating to, or characteristic of the social middle class
dupeone that is easily deceived or cheated : fool
rebuffto reject or criticize sharply : snub
dumbfoundto confound (see confound