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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| exodus | the mainly narrative second book of canonical Jewish and Christian Scripture see Bible Table |
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| trappings | outward signs |
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| amoral | having or showing no concern about whether behavior is morally right or wrong |
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| insidious | having a gradual and cumulative effect : subtle |
| parallelism | the quality or state of being parallel |
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| engaging | tending to draw favorable attention or interest : attractive |