GRE Word List

TENACIOUS

not easily pulled apart : cohesive

The meaning of the word tenacious is not easily pulled apart : cohesive.

Random words

WordMeaning
humusa brown or black complex variable material resulting from partial decomposition of plant or animal matter and forming the organic (see organic
arboretuma place where trees, shrubs, and herbaceous plants are cultivated for scientific and educational purposes
strangleto choke to death by compressing the throat with something (such as a hand or rope) : throttle
unassumingnot assuming : modest
disdaina feeling of contempt for someone or something regarded as unworthy or inferior : scorn
lookoutone engaged in keeping watch : watchman
corrugatedhaving corrugations
banea source of harm or ruin : curse
swarthyof a dark color, complexion, or cast
ensueto strive to attain : pursue