Word of the Day for Grades 4-6

Wednesday, May 06

tenacious adj.

Definition: 1. holding fast; characterized by keeping a firm hold, 2. highly retentive, 3. persistent or stubborn.

Example: Her last baby tooth was so tenacious she had to have the dentist pull it.

Synonyms: environmentalist

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