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 |
|---|---|
| retain | to keep in possession or use |
| consanguineous | of the same blood or origin |
| exacerbate | to make more violent, bitter, or severe |
| abyss | an immeasurably deep gulf or great space |
| abrogate | to abolish by authoritative action : annul |
| docile | easily taught |
| ruse | a wily subterfuge |
| concession | the act or an instance of conceding (as by granting something as a right, accepting something as true, or acknowledging defeat) |
| propitious | favorably disposed : benevolent |
| blackball | to vote against |