persistence
/pərˈsɪstəns/
per · sis · tence
pər · ˈsɪs · təns
English Definition
n. the quality of continuing steadily despite problems or difficulties
Significado en Español
persistencia
Nghĩa Tiếng Việt
sự kiên trì, sự bền bỉ
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Practice — Synonym (ISEE Verbal)
Select the best synonym for the word “persistence”:
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A
perseverance
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B
laziness
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C
apathy
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D
indifference
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A — perseverance.
“persistence” means n. the quality of continuing steadily despite problems or difficulties
Common questions about “persistence”
What does “persistence” mean?
persistence — n. the quality of continuing steadily despite problems or difficulties. In Chinese: 坚持不懈，持续.
How do you pronounce “persistence”?
persistence is pronounced /pərˈsɪstəns/. It breaks into 3 syllables: per · sis · tence.
Is “persistence” an ISEE Basic-level word?
Yes. persistence appears on the iSEE Vocab Basic list, which covers 2445 words for the ISEE and SSAT.
