Synonyms for Mishap

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In what context can mischance be used instead of mishap?

  • Especially in a situation involving no more than slight inconvenience or minor annoyance (correct)
  • Especially in a situation involving a major disaster
  • Especially in a situation involving a fortunate outcome
  • Especially in a situation involving grave or persistent misfortune

When is it sensible to use adversity instead of mishap?

  • When referring to an unexpected success
  • When referring to a fortunate turn of events
  • When referring to a minor setback
  • When referring to a state of grave or persistent misfortune (correct)

In what contexts can misfortune take the place of mishap?

  • When referring to a successful outcome
  • When referring to the incident or conjunction of events that is the cause of an unhappy change of fortune (correct)
  • When referring to a minor inconvenience
  • When referring to a fortunate occurrence

What does misfortune apply to?

<p>The incident or conjunction of events that is the cause of an unhappy change of fortune (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

When can mischance be used instead of mishap?

<p>When the situation involves no more than slight inconvenience or minor annoyance (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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