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
fitfulcharacterized by fits or paroxysms
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epigrama concise poem dealing pointedly and often satirically with a single thought or event and often ending with an ingenious turn of thought
disabuseto free from error, misconception, or fallacy (see fallacy
braidto make from braids
encircleto form a circle around : surround
panaceaa remedy for all ills or difficulties : cure-all
loiterto delay an activity with idle stops and pauses : dawdle
memoiran official note or report : memorandum
reparteea quick and witty reply