perseverance
noun/ˌpɜrsəˈvɪrəns/
Frequency rank: #9,183 most common English word
Meaning
continued effort and determination despite difficulty or delay in achieving success.
Example sentence
Her perseverance in studying every day finally helped her pass the difficult exam.
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