Mawson, C.O.S., ed. (1870–1938). Roget’s International Thesaurus. 1922.
Class I. Words Expressing Abstract RelationsSection I. Existence
4. Modal Existence
Absolute
7. State.
DILEMMA, pass, predicament, quandary, corner, hole, impasse [F.], fix, pickle, plight.
FRAME, fabric [See Texture]; stamp, set, fit, mold or mould; constitution, habitude, diathesis.
FORM, fettle, shape, kilter or kelter; tone, tenor, turn; trim, guise, fashion, light, complexion, style, character; build [See Form]; mode, modality, schesis [obs.]