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
implicationsomething implied: such as
loftyelevated in character and spirit : noble
temporalof or relating to time as opposed to eternity
waverto vacillate irresolutely between choices : fluctuate in opinion, allegiance, or direction
throbto pulsate or pound with abnormal force or rapidity
archetypethe original pattern or model of which all things of the same type are representations or copies : prototype
desperadoa bold or violent criminal
cowthe mature female of cattle (genus Bos)
perpetualcontinuing forever : everlasting
hypnosisa trancelike state that resembles sleep but is induced by a person whose suggestions are readily accepted by the subject