declare firmly without backing down
She insisted on speaking to the manager about the problem.
Vocabulary like insist appears on the Digital SAT in Words-in-Context questions, where you choose the word that fits a passage's meaning and tone. You can also drill this word with vocabulary flashcards.
interrogator; a questioner who is excessively harsh
difficult to understand
unfeeling; incapable of physical sensation
sneaky; beguiling but harmful
understanding; clear or deep perception of a situation
showing deep understanding or perception
imply; introduce or insert (oneself) in a subtle manner
tasteless; lacking taste or flavor or tang
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