Word of the day
tenacious
1. tending to keep a firm hold of something; clinging or adhering closely
“a tenacious grip”
2. not readily relinquishing a position, principle, or course of action; determined
“you're tenacious and you get at the truth”
3. persisting in existence; not easily dispelled
“a tenacious local legend”
adjective
/təˈneɪʃəs/
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"The scientist remained tenacious in her research, refusing to _____ any potential leads."
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- pliable
- clinging
- persistent
- determined
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