In the following question, out of the four alternatives, select the alternative which is the best substitute of the phrase.
Indifference to pleasure or pain

Options

A. perseverance
B. tolerance
C. stoicism
D. reticence

Answer

C

Explanation

stoicism (N.) : the fact of not complaining/showing what you are feeling when you are suffering
perseverance (N.) : the quality of continuing to try to achieve a particular aim despite difficulties
tolerance (N.) : the willingness to accept somebody/something, especially opinions or behaviour that you may not agree to, or people who are not like you
reticence (N.): the trait of being uncommunicative