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.
Random words
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| rummage | to make a thorough search or investigation |
| implicit | capable of being understood from something else though unexpressed : implied |
| soluble | susceptible of being dissolved in or as if in a liquid and especially water |
| crest | a showy tuft or process on the head of an animal and especially a bird see bird illustration |
| germane | being at once relevant and appropriate : fitting |
| spangle | a small plate of shining metal or plastic used for ornamentation especially on clothing |
| 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 |
| parsimony | the quality of being careful with money or resources : thrift |
| frisk | to search (a person) for something (such as a concealed weapon) by running the hand rapidly over the clothing and through the pockets |
| fickle | marked by lack of steadfastness, constancy, or stability : given to erratic changeableness |