Vocabulary Builder — Essay & Answer Writing
Vicissitude
noun
/ vi-SIS-i-tood /
Hard
Meaning
A change of circumstances or fortune, typically one that is unwelcome or unpleasant
Origin / Etymology
Latin vicissitudo (change) from vicis (turn, change)
Synonyms
Fluctuation
Upheaval
Reversal
Antonyms
Stability
Constancy
Permanence
Example Sentence
"Indian farm exports have weathered the vicissitudes of Trump-era tariffs by diversifying into Gulf and African markets and climbing the value chain."
🎯 UPSC Usage
Use in GS3 Economy and Essay answers on global trade volatility, agricultural resilience, and policy responses to external shocks.
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