pertinacious
/ˌpɜːtɪˈneɪʃəs/
Group 6Difficulty 3/3
Definition
- (adjective)
- Holding firmly to an opinion or a course of action; stubbornly persistent GRE
Example in Context
The pertinacious lobbyist continued to press for the amendment long after most observers had written it off as politically impossible.
Synonyms
persistenttenaciousdogged
Etymology
Holding firmly, often stubbornly, to one’s beliefs.
- pertinax (Latin) — stubborn
Memory Aid
🐴Sounds like “pert-neigh-shus”
The PERT NEIGH SHUS horse wouldn’t leave the barn until it got its way!
Visual Association
🦙A llama refusing to budge from its favorite spot, despite everyone else leaving.
Semantic Clusters
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Frequently Asked Questions
What does “pertinacious” mean on the GRE?
pertinacious (adjective) means “Holding firmly to an opinion or a course of action; stubbornly persistent”. The pertinacious lobbyist continued to press for the amendment long after most observers had written it off as politically impossible.
How to remember “pertinacious” for the GRE?
Mnemonic: “pertinacious” sounds like “pert-neigh-shus”. The PERT NEIGH SHUS horse wouldn’t leave the barn until it got its way!
What are synonyms for “pertinacious”?
Common synonyms: persistent, tenacious, dogged.