From the option given below, choose the correct synonym which is the nearest…

Concept

A synonym is the word that is nearest in meaning to a given headword. Persistence denotes the quality of continuing firmly and steadily in a course of action, a purpose, or a state, especially in spite of difficulty, opposition, or discouragement.

Application

We need the option that conveys this same idea of steadfast, unyielding continuation of effort. Perseverance means exactly that: continued, determined effort to do or achieve something despite obstacles. It maps directly onto the sense of Persistence, so it is the nearest synonym.

Contrast with the other choices

• Surcease — a cessation or bringing to an end; this expresses stopping, the opposite of continuing.

• Interruption — a break or temporary halt in something; again the idea of stopping, not of sustained effort.

• Accuracy — correctness or precision; a quality about being error-free, unrelated to continuing an effort.