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

WordMeaning
awryoff the correct or expected course : amiss
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pedanticof, relating to, or being a pedant
discernibleable to be perceived by a sense (such as sight or smell) or by the mind : capable of being discerned
sleightdeceitful craftiness
travailwork especially of a painful or laborious nature : toil
mealymouthednot plain and straightforward : devious
ponderousof very great weight
monotonytedious sameness