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Synonym of PERSEVERANCE.

AQuit
BPersistenceCORRECT
CAnger
DDoubt
AI
Toasta AI Explanation
Why the answer is B, and why the others tempt you.
**The reasoning** **Perseverance** means continuing to do something even when it's difficult or takes a long time. Think of a student studying late into the night despite feeling tired, or someone practicing football daily despite losing matches. The word breaks down to "persevere" (to keep going) + "ance" (the act of). **Persistence** means exactly the same thing — refusing to give up, keeping at something steadily. When JAMB asks for a synonym, they want the word closest in meaning. B is the perfect match. **Why the wrong options tempt you** - **A) Quit** is the *opposite* (antonym) of perseverance. Don't confuse synonyms with antonyms! - **C) Anger** might seem related if you think of someone being "angry enough to keep fighting," but anger is an emotion, not the quality of continuing despite difficulty. - **D) Doubt** is actually what perseverance helps you overcome — they're unrelated. **Quick takeaway** Perseverance = Persistence = **refusing to give up**. Remember: both words share the idea of *continuing despite challenges*.
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