SAT/TOEFL/GRE Vocabulary Help: Set 16 – Determination
Words Related to “Determination”
1. Tenacious
• Connotation: Suggests persistence and a strong grip on one’s goals.
• Example: Her tenacious spirit enabled her to succeed against all odds.
2. Dogged
• Connotation: Implies a stubborn, unyielding pursuit.
• Example: The dogged researcher refused to stop until she found a cure.
3. Resolute
• Connotation: Suggests firmness and unwavering commitment.
• Example: His resolute stance during negotiations earned him respect.
4. Persistent
• Connotation: Implies a never-give-up attitude.
• Example: Her persistent efforts eventually led to groundbreaking discoveries.
5. Unyielding
• Connotation: Suggests an unwavering commitment to principles.
• Example: He remained unyielding in his beliefs, no matter the opposition.
6. Indefatigable
• Connotation: Implies relentless energy and perseverance.
• Example: The indefatigable athlete trained day and night to break the record.
Quiz: Test Your Knowledge
1. Her _______ attitude allowed her to overcome every obstacle on her path to success.
TenaciousDogged
Resolute
Unyielding
2. The _______ engineer worked long hours until the malfunction was fixed.
ResoluteDogged
Indefatigable
Persistent
3. Despite heavy criticism, the leader remained _______ in her decisions.
ResoluteTenacious
Unyielding
Dogged
4. Through her _______ efforts, she eventually succeeded in launching the startup.
PersistentResolute
Tenacious
Unyielding
5. He was _______ in his commitment, refusing to compromise even under pressure.
UnyieldingPersistent
Indefatigable
Dogged
6. The marathon runner was admired for her _______ endurance, never seeming to tire.
IndefatigableTenacious
Resolute
Dogged
Answer Key
1. Her tenacious attitude allowed her to overcome every obstacle on her path to success.
2. The dogged engineer worked long hours until the malfunction was fixed.
3. Despite heavy criticism, the leader remained resolute in her decisions.
4. Through her persistent efforts, she eventually succeeded in launching the startup.
5. He was unyielding in his commitment, refusing to compromise even under pressure.
6. The marathon runner was admired for her indefatigable endurance, never seeming to tire.
Discover more from EDUCATION FOR PEACE FOUNDATION
Subscribe to get the latest posts sent to your email.
