That might have been the end of Maranda's story, except for her tenacious parents.
2007-08-08 07:03:41 · 7 answers · asked by DailyLogicSolver 1 in Education & Reference ➔ Words & Wordplay
If U are tenacious, u hold on to something tightly, either literally or figuratively. Eg, if u were playing tennis, u might have a tenacious grip on your racquet, Or if u had a problem to solve, and didn't want to stop until u had finished, that would be a tenacious attitude. Hope this helps
2007-08-08 07:10:32 · answer #1 · answered by SKCave 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
That might have been the end of Maranda's story, except for her persistent parents.
In this context, tenacious means persistent.
2007-08-08 07:13:45 · answer #2 · answered by buoisang 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
adjective 1. holding fast; characterized by keeping a firm hold (often fol. by of): a tenacious grip on my arm; tenacious of old habits.
2. highly retentive: a tenacious memory.
3. pertinacious, persistent, stubborn, or obstinate.
4. adhesive or sticky; viscous or glutinous.
5. holding together; cohesive; not easily pulled asunder; tough.
It means Maranda's parents are going to stick to whatever they were trying to do or keep acting the same.
2007-08-08 07:11:51 · answer #3 · answered by skiracer712 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
to keep on going, trying .For example when a dog is begging for food it can be tenacious
2007-08-08 07:10:51 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Persistent or stubborn
2007-08-08 07:15:01 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Never giving up.
2007-08-08 07:13:04 · answer #6 · answered by Jane F 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
determined
2007-08-08 10:52:57 · answer #7 · answered by gldnsilnc 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋