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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| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| retard | to delay or impede the development or progress of : to slow up especially by preventing or hindering advance or accomplishment |
| penitent | feeling or expressing humble or regretful pain or sorrow for sins or offenses : repentant |
| forfeit | something forfeited or subject to being forfeited (as for a crime, offense, or neglect of duty) : penalty |
| bereavement | the state or fact of being bereaved or deprived of something or someone |
| drab | slattern |
| dignitary | one who possesses exalted rank or holds a position of dignity or honor |
| wring | to squeeze or twist especially so as to make dry or to extract moisture or liquid |
| pummel | pound |
| incense | material used to produce a fragrant odor when burned |
| drudgery | dull, irksome, and fatiguing work : uninspiring or menial labor |