Synonym: Persistence

"Perseverance" refers to the quality of continuing to try to achieve a particular aim despite difficulties.
For example, a student showing perseverance may continue to study every day for a difficult exam, despite challenges and setbacks.

"Attenuation" refers to the process by which something decreases or loses its strength, intensity, or value. In science and engineering, it's often used to describe the reduction of force, power, or intensity of a signal in transmission.
For example, when a radio signal travels a long distance, it undergoes attenuation, resulting in a weaker signal received than was originally transmitted.

"Dissemble" is a verb that means to conceal or hide one's true feelings or beliefs. It refers to the act of disguising or disguising one's real nature, motives, or feelings behind a false appearance.
For example, "Even though he was upset by the news, he dissembled his feelings in order to not worry his family."

Abhorrent means inspiring disgust and loathing; repugnant.
For example, "Racism is abhorrent to a just society."

The term lucid refers to a state of clarity, awareness, or understanding.

"Volubility" refers to the quality of talking fluently, readily, and incessantly.
For example, a person demonstrating volubility might dominate a conversation, sharing numerous stories, ideas, or opinions without pause or hesitance.

Synonym: obstacle, hindrance

"Impediment" is a noun that refers to a hindrance or obstruction in doing something.
For example, in a sentence, "Lack of funding was a major impediment to the project's completion."

"Malign" is an adjective that means harmful or evil. When used as a verb, it means to speak about someone in a spitefully critical manner.
For example, "The malign intentions of the villain were evident in his plot to sabotage the city." Or as a verb, "Despite their rivalry, the politician refused to malign his opponent in public."

"Confounding" refers to causing confusion or surprise, often by acting against expectations.
For example, a confounding event could be a snowstorm in the middle of summer, which would confuse and surprise people who expected warm weather.

"Circuitous" is an adjective that describes a route or journey which is longer than the most direct way, or a line of reasoning or manner of writing that is not direct or straightforward.
For example, "The hikers took a circuitous path through the mountains to enjoy the scenic views, instead of taking the more direct route."