- vicissitudes of fate
- ups and downs of fate, sudden changes that occur to a person or society
English contemporary dictionary. 2014.
vicissitudes of fate
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vicissitudes — n. unexpected changes (especially in a person s future events or fate or destiny) vi·cis·si·tude || vɪ sɪsɪtuËd / tju n. unpredictable changes (especially during the course of a lifetime); variability; hardship during a lifetime … English contemporary dictionary
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weather — weath·er || weðə(r) n. atmospheric conditions; stormy weather; vicissitudes of fate v. expose to atmospheric conditions; become worn by exposure to the weather; overcome, stand; to pass to the windward of a point (Sailing) … English contemporary dictionary
weathered — adj. damaged or worn by exposure to the weather; weatherworn, faded or discolored due to exposure to weather; weather beaten; sloped to allow water to run off (Construction) weath·er || weðə(r) n. atmospheric conditions; stormy weather;… … English contemporary dictionary
weathering — n. effect of weather; process by which exposed rock is disintegrated and decomposed by atmospheric agents or water (Geology); material used for weather strip weath·er || weðə(r) n. atmospheric conditions; stormy weather; vicissitudes of fate v … English contemporary dictionary
