GRE Word List

ELEVATION

the height to which something is elevated: such as

The meaning of the word elevation is the height to which something is elevated: such as.

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grievancea cause of distress (such as an unsatisfactory working condition) felt to afford reason for complaint or resistance
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domineerto exercise arbitrary or overbearing control
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suspendto debar temporarily especially from a privilege, office, or function
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