Perseverance

[pur-suh-veer-uhns]

(rhymes with disappearance)

Noun

Definition: Continued effort to do or achieve something despite difficulties, failure, or opposition (Merriam-Webster Dictionary)

Synonyms: steadfastness, doggedness

Examples of use:
His perseverance was rewarded when, after many attempts, he eloquently answered a Table Topics^® question.

It takes perseverance to successfully deliver a 5–7-minute speech in an engaging fashion and without notes.