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 |
|---|---|
| forthcoming | being about to appear or to be produced or made available |
| gravity | dignity or sobriety of bearing |
| absolute | free from imperfection : perfect |
| bowdlerize | to expurgate (something, such as a book) by omitting or modifying parts considered vulgar |
| resolve | to deal with successfully : clear up |
| coagulate | to cause to become viscous or thickened into a coherent mass : curdle |
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