| adequate |
enough for the situation or need. |
| applicable |
relevant or appropriate to a given situation; capable of being applied. |
| apt |
right for a particular situation; appropriate or suitable. [1/3 definitions] |
| bail1 |
(informal) to help out of a difficult situation (often followed by "out"). [1/3 definitions] |
| better off |
in a happier or improved condition or situation. |
| bind |
a bad or difficult situation. [1/4 definitions] |
| chaperone |
an adult who goes along with young people in a social situation to make sure they behave properly and are safe. |
| check |
the situation in chess in which the king is under attack by an opponent's piece. [1/11 definitions] |
| circumstance |
a condition or fact connected with or having an effect on an event or situation. [3 definitions] |
| comfort |
to give relief from a painful or difficult situation; soothe. [1/3 definitions] |
| competitive |
having a strong desire to win or do better than others in almost every situation. [1/2 definitions] |
| complacent |
too satisfied with oneself or one's situation. |
| complication |
something that makes a situation more difficult or complicated. |
| crisis |
a situation that is not stable or certain, usually causing a great deal of stress and anxiety. [1/2 definitions] |
| dilemma |
a situation that requires a choice between two actions, neither of which will be a good solution. |
| disadvantage |
a condition or situation that makes it more difficult to succeed. [1/2 definitions] |
| drama |
a state, situation, or series of events that raises strong emotions or is very compelling to watch. [1/4 definitions] |
| emergency |
a serious situation or sudden crisis that calls for fast action. |
| endanger |
to put in a dangerous situation. [1/2 definitions] |
| end up |
to enter into a situation or place or action as the final choice or result. |
| entangle |
to cause to get involved in a difficult situation. [1/2 definitions] |