Perennial
mediumpuh-REN-ee-ul
adjective
Definition
Lasting for an indefinitely long time; enduring
Examples
“Poverty remains a perennial problem in many regions.”
“The perennial favorite won the competition again.”
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GRE Tip
Perennial is a medium-difficulty GRE word. On the GRE, you might see it paired with synonyms like "enduring" or "perpetual" in Sentence Equivalence questions. Look for contrast clues (however, despite, although) that signal the opposite meaning. Words like "ephemeral".
Related GRE Words
abiding
Lasting for a long time; enduring and unchanging
permanent
Lasting or intended to last or remain unchanged indefinitely
eternal
Lasting or existing forever; without end
enduring
Lasting over a period of time; durable
transient
Lasting only for a short time; temporary
tenacious
Tending to keep a firm hold; persistent and determined
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