Direction: Choose the word that is almost similar in meaning to the given word. Vicissitude
Question and options
Direction: Choose the word that is almost similar in meaning to the given word.
Vicissitude
- sorrows
- misfortunes
- changes
- surprises
Answer and explanation
Correct answer: C - changes
Vicissitude means a change of circumstances or fortune (ups and downs). It is not only misfortune, so 'changes'.
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