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The word vicissitude means
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Correct answer: change
Explanation: The word vicissitude comes from the Latin vicis meaning 'change' or 'alternation'. It refers to a change of circumstances or fortune, often unwelcome or unpleasant. A. change ✅: exact meaning; correct. B. stagnation ❌: lack of movement or progress. C. uniformity ❌: being the same; opposite of vicissitude. D. stability ❌: firmness or steadiness; also opposite. ✔ Example: He faced the vicissitudes of life with courage. ✅