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In what context can mischance be used instead of mishap?
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 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?
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?
What does misfortune apply to?
When can mischance be used instead of mishap?
When can mischance be used instead of mishap?