A. Ten words in the bold face in the text correspond to the definitions below. Match the definitions with the corresponding words.
a)in spite of what has just been said or referred to
b) a strong desire or impulse
c) the ability to continue trying to do something, although it is very difficult
d. to attract attention to or emphasize something important
e) arguing about things that are not important
f) not having things or conditions that are usually considered necessary
g)continue to exist