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Out of the given alternatives, choose the one which can replace the word printed in italics in the sentence without changing the meaning of the sentence.
Lost in his own revery, he forgot that vicissitudes can change the course of man's life.

A
difficulties
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B
changes of fortune
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C
impediments
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D
good fortunes
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Solution

The correct option is A changes of fortune
The highlighted word means 'Variations in circumstances'.
Option B is correct. 'Changes of fortune' also means 'variations in circumstances'.Thus, it has the required meaning and is the correct answer.
Options A, C and D are incorrect. They do not have the required meaning.
'Difficulties' means 'trouble'.
'Impediments' means 'difficulties'.
'Good fortunes' means 'good luck'.

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