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 |
|---|---|
| voluble | easily rolling or turning : rotating |
| scion | descendant |
| specious | having a false look of truth or genuineness : sophistic |
| pestle | a usually club-shaped implement for pounding or grinding substances in a mortar see mortar illustration |
| imprecation | curse |
| fluster | to put into a state of agitated confusion : upset |
| paleontology | a science dealing with the life of past geologic periods as known from fossil remains |
| taxonomist | the study of the general principles of scientific classification : systematics |
| autonomous | having the right or power of self-government |
| boon | a timely benefit : blessing |