perseverance

11 plus vocabulary word for grammar school entrance exams

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Learn the meaning of perseverance with synonyms, antonyms and an example sentence. Part of our 11 plus vocabulary list used for selective school and grammar school preparation.

perseverance

(noun)

Meaning

steadfastness in doing something despite difficulty

Example

"Her perseverance in studying for the exam paid off with excellent results."

Synonyms

determinationpersistencetenacity

Antonyms

indifferenceapathy

More about this word

Word origin
From Latin 'perseverantia', meaning steadfastness.
Related word forms
  • verb: persevere
  • adjective: perseverant

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