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
whimsicalresulting from or characterized by whim or caprice
adverseacting against or in a contrary direction : hostile
unsulliednot soiled or tarnished : not sullied
methodicalarranged, characterized by, or performed with method or order
impendingoccurring or likely to occur soon : upcoming
vertigoa sensation of motion in which the individual or the individual's surroundings seem to whirl dizzily
vervethe spirit and enthusiasm animating artistic composition or performance : vivacity
bedraggleto wet thoroughly
standstilla state characterized by absence of motion or of progress : stop
almssomething (such as money or food) given freely to relieve the poor