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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WordMeaning
epicureanof or relating to Epicurus or Epicureanism
discomfitto put into a state of perplexity and embarrassment : disconcert
curatora person who oversees or manages a place (such as a museum or zoo) that offers exhibits
reconnaissancea preliminary survey to gain information
tangentialtouching lightly : incidental
precipicea very steep or overhanging place
corrodeto eat away by degrees as if by gnawing
poignancythe quality or state of being poignant
belieto give a false impression of
alludeto make indirect reference