quandary vs plight

quandary and plight both are nouns.

Word	Noun	Adjective	Verb	Adverb
quandary	Yes	No	No	No
plight	Yes	No	Yes	No

As nouns, quandary and plight are synonyms defined as:

quandary and plight: a situation from which extrication is difficult especially an unpleasant or trying one

Other synonyms of quandary include predicament.

quandary (noun)	plight (noun)
state of uncertainty or perplexity especially as requiring a choice between equally unfavorable options	a solemn pledge of fidelity
a situation from which extrication is difficult especially an unpleasant or trying one	a situation from which extrication is difficult especially an unpleasant or trying one

quandary (verb)	plight (verb)
	promise solemnly and formally
	give to in marriage