1. (

• predicament ,
• quandary ,
• plight

) a situation from which extrication is difficult especially an unpleasant or trying one; "finds himself in a most awkward predicament"; "the woeful plight of homeless people" ;

2. (

• plight ,
• troth ,

) a solemn pledge of fidelity ;

1. (

• betroth ,
• engage ,
• affiance ,
• plight ,

) give to in marriage ;

2. (

• pledge ,
• plight

) promise solemnly and formally; "I pledge that I will honor my wife" ;