Which of the following words is closest in meaning to “Perennial”?

Perennial means lasting for a very long time; permanent.

• Correct answer - permanent: it has the same meaning as Perennial.
• rare: not found often - wrong, it does not mean the same as Perennial.
• temporary: lasting only a short time - wrong, it does not mean the same as Perennial.
• transferable: able to be passed on - wrong, it does not mean the same as Perennial.