Question

vicissitude means :
○ liberality in bestowing gifts
○ variability in life or nature
○ tendency to believe readily
○ inequality in some respect

Explanation:

To determine the meaning of "vicissitude", we analyze each option:

• "liberality in bestowing gifts" refers to generosity, not related to "vicissitude".
• "variability in life or nature" matches the definition of "vicissitude", which means the quality of being changeable, especially in life or natural events.
• "tendency to believe readily" is about gullibility, not relevant.
• "inequality in some respect" refers to disparity, not related to change.

Answer:

B. variability in life or nature