vicissitude
Pronunciation
Noun
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A change of circumstances, especially an unwelcome or unpleasant one.
Synonyms and antonyms
Synonyms
upheaval
fluctuation
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Which word fits the gap? "They stayed together through all the _____ of a long marriage."
Answer: vicissitude
In your own words, what does "vicissitude" mean?
A change of circumstances, especially an unwelcome or unpleasant one.
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