Unit 8 vocab Flashcards
1
Q
plight
A
a serious or difficult situation experienced by a group of people or animals
2
Q
crisis
A
a situation that has reached a difficult or dangerous point and needs urgent action
3
Q
pitfall
A
a possible problem or mistake that people often encounter in a particular situation
4
Q
remedy
A
a way of dealing with a difficult problem
5
Q
quick fix
A
a temporary way of dealing with a problem that may not be effective for long
6
Q
panacea
A
something that will solve all problems in a given context
7
Q
tackle
A
to make a determined attempt to deal with a difficult problem
8
Q
alleviate
A
to make a problem, especially one in which people are suffering, less severe
9
Q
resolve
A
to find a successful solution to a problem or a disagreement
