GRE Word List

TENACITY

the quality or state of being tenacious

The meaning of the word tenacity is the quality or state of being tenacious.

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WordMeaning
unassuagednot quenched, eased, or satisfied : not assuaged
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parodya literary or musical work in which the style of an author or work is closely imitated for comic effect or in ridicule
stinta period of time spent at a particular activity
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elucidateto make lucid especially by explanation or analysis
babbleto talk enthusiastically or excessively
scurryto move in or as if in a brisk pace : scamper