In the following the questions choose the word which best expresses the…
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In the following the questions choose the word which best expresses the meaning of the given word.
ADVERSITY
- A.
Failure
- B.
Helplessness
- C.
Misfortune
- D.
Crisis
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Correct answer: C
Correct answer: Misfortune
Explanation:
Adversity means a very difficult or unfavorable situation — troubles, hardship, or bad luck. Misfortune directly captures the idea of bad events or bad luck, making it the best synonym here.
Why Misfortune is correct: Misfortune refers to unfavorable events or bad luck, which matches the meaning of adversity (hardship).
Why Failure is not the best choice: Failure means not succeeding at something; it is one possible result but does not capture the broader idea of ongoing hardship.
Why Helplessness is not the best choice: Helplessness describes a state of inability, not the external difficult circumstances themselves.
Why Crisis is not the best choice: Crisis denotes an acute or urgent emergency; while it can be a form of adversity, it is narrower than the general sense of misfortune or hardship.
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