Question

As horrible and unjust as this punishment* must have been, a greater plight lurked at Fort Jefferson. The warm, humid climate was a perfect breeding ground for mosquitoes.
As horrible and unjust as this punishment must have been, a greater plight lurked at Fort Jefferson.

As it is used in this passage, plight most nearly means

a. challenge. b. difficulty. c. scare.
d. sickness.

Answer 1

a is the ryt answer .......

Answer 2

Answer:

hey buddy ..

i think sickness should be the appropriate word to dignify the passage ..

hope it helps..