hot seat vs predicament

hot seat

noun
  • Any stressful situation. 

  • The seat occupied by a game show contestant at a stage where they are answering questions alone. 

  • The electric chair. 

  • A multiplayer game mode where the players take turns playing the game. 

predicament

noun
  • An unfortunate or trying position or condition. 

  • A definite class, state or condition. 

  • That which is predicated; a category. 

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