Dogged
mediumPositive toneDAWGD
adjective
Definition
Having or showing tenacity and persistence
Memory hook
DOGGED: like a DOG with a bone — stubbornly persistent and refusing to give up.
Examples
“Her dogged determination eventually led to success.”
“The journalist's dogged pursuit of the truth exposed the scandal.”
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“Her ______ determination eventually led to success.”
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GRE Tip
Dogged is a medium-difficulty GRE word. On the GRE, you might see it paired with synonyms like "tenacious" or "persistent" in Sentence Equivalence questions. Look for contrast clues (however, despite, although) that signal the opposite meaning. Words like "irresolute".
Related GRE Words
pertinacious
Holding firmly to an opinion or course of action; persistent
persevering
Continuing in a course of action despite difficulty or opposition
tenacious
Tending to keep a firm hold; persistent and determined
resolute
Admirably purposeful, determined, and unwavering
steadfast
Resolutely or dutifully firm and unwavering
unwavering
Steady and resolute; not changing
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