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 |
|---|---|
| institutionalize | to make into an institution : give character of an institution to |
| despise | to look down on with disrespect or aversion |
| nurse | a person who cares for the sick or infirm |
| dawdle | to spend time idly |
| hubbub | noise |
| bitter | being, inducing, or marked by the one of the five basic taste sensations that is peculiarly acrid, astringent, and often disagreeable and characteristic of citrus peels, unsweetened cocoa, black coffee, mature leafy greens (such as kale or mustard), or ale |
| squander | to spend extravagantly or foolishly : dissipate |
| withdrawn | removed from immediate contact or easy approach : isolated |
| fructify | to bear fruit |
| abet | to actively second and encourage (something, such as an activity or plan) |