Tenacious
Meaning: Persistent and determined; not easily giving up or letting go.
Example
- She was a tenacious defender who never gave up.
Practice question
Which choice best matches the meaning of “tenacious”?
Answer: D) Persistent and determined; not easily giving up or letting go.
“Tenacious” means: Persistent and determined; not easily giving up or letting go.
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