noun · Hard SAT word

Vicissitude

fluctuation; a variation in circumstances or fortune in the development of something

Vicissitude in a sentence

Life's vicissitudes taught him to be resilient and adaptable.

Synonyms for vicissitude

change
fluctuation
variation

Antonyms for vicissitude

stability
consistency
permanence

Practice vicissitude on real SAT questions

Vocabulary like vicissitude appears on the Digital SAT in Words-in-Context questions, where you choose the word that fits a passage's meaning and tone. You can also drill this word with vocabulary flashcards.

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