This world is full of miseries.

‘The modern world is full of insecurity, fear, war, worry and stress.’ What are the ways in which we attempt to overcome them?

In the following sentence, some words/phrases have been deleted. Fill in the blanks with the help of the alternatives given. Select the most appropriate option for each blank. Life is full of moments of joy, pleasure, success and comfort _______ by misery, defeat, failures, and problems.