GRE Word List
TENACIOUS
not easily pulled apart : cohesive
The meaning of the word tenacious is not easily pulled apart : cohesive.
Random words
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| humus | a brown or black complex variable material resulting from partial decomposition of plant or animal matter and forming the organic (see organic |
| arboretum | a place where trees, shrubs, and herbaceous plants are cultivated for scientific and educational purposes |
| strangle | to choke to death by compressing the throat with something (such as a hand or rope) : throttle |
| unassuming | not assuming : modest |
| disdain | a feeling of contempt for someone or something regarded as unworthy or inferior : scorn |
| lookout | one engaged in keeping watch : watchman |
| corrugated | having corrugations |
| bane | a source of harm or ruin : curse |
| swarthy | of a dark color, complexion, or cast |
| ensue | to strive to attain : pursue |