GRE Word List
GRIEVANCE
a cause of distress (such as an unsatisfactory working condition) felt to afford reason for complaint or resistance
The meaning of the word grievance is a cause of distress (such as an unsatisfactory working condition) felt to afford reason for complaint or resistance.
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| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| blithe | lacking due thought or consideration : casual |
| maroon | a dark red |
| dissuade | to advise (a person) against something |
| avantgarde | group of artists whose work is based on the newest ideas and methods; CF. vanguard |
| renown | a state of being widely acclaimed and highly honored : fame |
| impalpable | incapable of being felt by touch : intangible |
| affirmation | the act of affirming |
| shade | comparative darkness or obscurity owing to interception of the rays of light |
| malfeasance | wrongdoing or misconduct especially by a public official |
| plebiscite | a vote by which the people of an entire country or district express an opinion for or against a proposal especially on a choice of government or ruler |