Choose the most appropriate word to fill in the blank in the following sentence:-

It is one of the tragic _____ of our age that the rocket which could have been a symbol of humanity's aspirations for the stars, has become a weapon of destruction.

ironies

The correct answer is Option 2: ironies*

• Ironies (Noun): A state of affairs or an event that seems deliberately contrary to what one expects and is often tragically or wryly amusing as a result. The stark contrast between the rocket's noble potential (reaching the stars) and its destructive reality (a weapon) fits the definition of tragic irony .

• Satire (Noun): The use of humor, irony, exaggeration, or ridicule to expose and criticize people's stupidity or vices. (Incorrect meaning).

• Aggravation (Noun): The state of being annoyed or made worse. (Does not fit the sentence structure or meaning).

• Adversary (Noun): One's opponent in a conflict. (Refers to a person/group, not a concept).