Select the most appropriate meaning of the highlighted word.
"Sarika’s husband had been undergoing vicissitudes in his fortune since 2002."

Correct option is C

Explanation of the Correct Answer: · "Vicissitudes" means unexpected changes, especially difficulties or hardships.
· "Tribulations" means suffering, hardships, or distress, making it the correct synonym.
Why Are the Other Options Incorrect? · (a) "Compilations" → Incorrect; it refers to collections of things, which does not match the meaning.
· (b) "Hibernations" → Incorrect; it means prolonged inactivity, unrelated to hardship.
· (d) "Consolations" → Incorrect; it means comfort given after a loss, which does not fit the context.
Thus, the correct sentence is:
"Sarika’s husband had been undergoing tribulations in his fortune since 2002."