Question

Circle the letter of the best SYNONYM (the word or phrase most nearly the same as the word in bold-faced type)

Perseverance in competitive sports.
A.Dabbling

B.Winning

C. Persistence

D.Disinterest

E.Pretentiousness
(7th grade English btw)

Answer 1

I would say persistence.Perseverance is when you keep going even when knocked down, and persistence is pretty much the constant effort put into something.