Which of the following words is closest in meaning to “Predicament”?

Predicament means a difficult or unpleasant situation.

• Correct answer - difficulty: it has the same meaning as Predicament.
• mystery: something unexplained - wrong, it does not mean the same as Predicament.
• pleasant situation: an agreeable position - wrong, it does not mean the same as Predicament.
• impose: to force upon - wrong, it does not mean the same as Predicament.