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
barda tribal poet-singer skilled in composing and reciting verses on heroes and their deeds
dowdynot neat or becoming in appearance : shabby
exiguousexcessively scanty : inadequate
agnostica person who holds the view that any ultimate reality (such as God) is unknown and probably unknowable
disbandto break up the organization of : dissolve
annotateto make or furnish critical or explanatory notes or comment
sagaa prose narrative recorded in Iceland in the 12th and 13th centuries of historic or legendary figures and events of the heroic age of Norway and Iceland
pittancea small portion, amount, or allowance
unearthto dig up out of or as if out of the earth : exhume
baffleto defeat or check (someone) by confusing or puzzling : to confuse or frustrate completely : disconcert