GRE Word List

TENACIOUS

not easily pulled apart : cohesive

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

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afflictiona cause of persistent pain or distress
tenantone who has the occupation or temporary possession of lands or tenements of another
ballasta heavy substance (such as rocks or water) placed in such a way as to improve stability and control (as of the draft of a ship or the buoyancy of a balloon or submarine)
deb\^aclesudden disastrous downfall or defeat; complete disaster
magnatea person of rank, power, influence, or distinction often in a specified area
recessthe action of receding : recession
canvassto go through (a district) or go to (persons) in order to solicit orders or political support or to determine opinions or sentiments
entailto impose, involve, or imply as a necessary accompaniment or result
alleviaterelieve
deviseto form in the mind by new combinations or applications of ideas or principles : invent