Plight
Part of speech: noun
Definition: Danger, risk. That which is exposed to risk; that which is plighted or pledged; security; a gage; a pledge. A dire or unfortunate situation. Condition; state; — risk, or exposure to danger, often being implied; as, a luckless plight. A network; a plait; a fold; rarely a garment.
Part of speech: verb
Definition: To expose to risk; to pledge. Specifically, to pledge (one's troth etc.) as part of a marriage ceremony. To promise (oneself) to someone, or to do something. To weave; to braid; to fold; to plait.
Example sentence: I am thankful to the Nobel committee for recognising the plight of millions of children who are suffering in this modern age.
Pledge
Part of speech: verb
Definition: To make a solemn promise (to do something).To deposit something as a security; to pawn.
Part of speech: noun
Definition: A solemn promise to do something.A person who has taken a pledge of allegiance to a college fraternity, but not yet formally approved.A security to guarantee payment of a debt.A drinking toast.(the pledge): A promise to abstain from drinking alcohol.
Example sentence: During the 2010 election campaign, Liberal Democrat candidates, including Swinson, signed the National Union of Students pledge to vote against tuition fees. Looking back, students were among the first to see the reality of the Liberal Democrats in government.