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vicissitude-a variation in circumstances or fortune at different times in your life or in the development of something; the project was subject to the usual vicissitudes of exploratory research. variation, fluctuation-an instance of change; the rate or magnitude of change.
FORTITUDE. Firmness of spirit. As a virtue, it is a steadiness of will in doing good in spite of difficulties faced in the performance of one's duty. There are two levels to the practice of fortitude: one is the suppression of inordinate fear and the other is the curbing of recklessness. The control of fear is the main role of fortitude.