Difficult situations are often characterized by a variety of unpleasant experiences. SCRAPES, plights, ORDEALS, BINDS, TRAVAILS, and hornetsnests are all terms used to describe such situations. SCRAPES refer to minor troubles or predicaments, while plights are more serious predicaments or difficulties. ORDEALS are difficult tests or trials that one must endure, and BINDS are situations that limit or restrict one's freedom. TRAVAILS are laborious and arduous tasks, and hornetsnests are difficult and dangerous situations.