plight
n 1: 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" [syn: {predicament}, {quandary}]
2: a solemn pledge of fidelity [syn: {troth}]
v 1: give to, in marriage [syn: {betroth}, {engage}, {affiance}]
2: promise solemnly and formally [syn: {pledge}]