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 |
|---|---|
| refute | to prove wrong by argument or evidence : show to be false or erroneous |
| slink | to go or move stealthily or furtively (as in fear or shame) : steal |
| blatant | noisy especially in a vulgar or offensive manner : clamorous |
| repercussion | reflection |
| efface | to eliminate or make indistinct by or as if by wearing away a surface |
| blight | a disease or injury of plants marked by the formation of lesions, withering, and death of parts (such as leaves and tubers) |
| castigation | to subject to severe punishment, reproof, or criticism |
| baroque | of, relating to, or having the characteristics of a style of artistic expression prevalent especially in the 17th century that is marked generally by use of complex forms, bold ornamentation, and the juxtaposition of contrasting elements often conveying a sense of drama, movement, and tension |
| savor | the taste or smell of something |
| exigency | that which is required in a particular situation |