SAT/TOEFL/GRE Vocabulary Help: Set 16

SAT/TOEFL/GRE Vocabulary Help: Set 16

Words Related to “Determination”

1. Tenacious

• Meaning: Not easily letting go of or giving up on something.
• Connotation: Suggests persistence and a strong hold on one’s goals.
Example: Her tenacious attitude helped her overcome numerous obstacles.

2. Dogged

• Meaning: Showing tenacity and grim persistence.
• Connotation: Implies determination despite difficulties.
Example: His dogged determination led to the project’s success.

3. Resolute

• Meaning: Admirably purposeful, determined, and unwavering.
• Connotation: Suggests strong will and determination.
Example: The team remained resolute despite the challenges.

4. Persistent

• Meaning: Continuing firmly or obstinately in a course of action despite difficulty or opposition.
• Connotation: Suggests a never-give-up attitude.
Example: Her persistent efforts eventually paid off.

5. Unyielding

• Meaning: Not giving way to pressure; hard or solid.
• Connotation: Suggests firmness and resilience in the face of adversity.
Example: He was unyielding in his belief in justice.

Quiz: Test Your Knowledge

1. Her _______ pursuit of her dreams inspired everyone around her.

Persistent
Dogged
Resolute
Unyielding

2. His _______ efforts ensured the project was completed on time.

Dogged
Tenacious
Resolute
Unyielding

3. The leader’s _______ attitude motivated the team to keep going.

Resolute
Persistent
Dogged
Unyielding

4. Her _______ grip on the rope ensured she wouldn’t fall.

Tenacious
Persistent
Resolute
Dogged

5. He remained _______ in his stance, despite the opposition.

Unyielding
Tenacious
Persistent
Dogged

Answer Key

1. Her persistent pursuit of her dreams inspired everyone around her.

2. His dogged efforts ensured the project was completed on time.

3. The leader’s resolute attitude motivated the team to keep going.

4. Her tenacious grip on the rope ensured she wouldn’t fall.

5. He remained unyielding in his stance, despite the opposition.


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