Perseverance is persistence in adhering to a course of action, a belief, or apurpose. I don't see that has anything to do with riding in a helicopter
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continued steady belief or efforts withstanding
discouragement
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Yes, the noun 'perseverance' is an abstract noun; a word for persistence in adhering to a course of action, a belief, or a purpose; a word for a concept.
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Ben Carson's qualities are: Perseverance, Discipline,
Determination, belief, hope, care and faith.