Pick out the most effective word from the given options to fill in the blanks of the following sentences.
a) She was a young actor with great _________.
b) Despite initial problems, the advertisement promised great _________ to attract the customers.
'Potential' can mean having or showing the capacity to develop into something in the future or latent qualities or abilities that may be developed and lead to future success or usefulness. 'Enthusiasm' means intense and eager enjoyment, interest, or approval. 'Plenteous' means plentiful. 'Pertinent' means relevant or applicable to a particular matter. ' Persistent' means continuing firmly or obstinately in an opinion or course of action in spite of difficulty or opposition.$
Thus option 1 is the best fit answer for both the blanks.$