Substitute one word for the given expression. Indifference to pleasure or pain
Question and options
Substitute one word for the given expression.
Indifference to pleasure or pain
- Perseverance
- Tolerance
- Stoicism
- Reticence
Answer and explanation
Correct answer: C - Stoicism
Stoicism is indifference to pleasure or pain, enduring without complaint. Perseverance = persistence, tolerance = acceptance of others, reticence = reserve in speech.
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