Question

read these sentences from \save your hearing\ in the passage. after youve been around really loud noise, give your ears a long break of quiet time afterward so they can recover. this will reduce the risk of permanent damage. what is the meaning of the word permanent? lasting steady noticeable annoying

Explanation:

The context suggests that after exposure to loud noise, giving ears a break reduces the risk of damage that is long - term. "Permanent" means lasting or enduring.

Answer:

A. lasting