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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| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
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| cursive | running |
| steadfast | firmly fixed in place : immovable |
| incommodious | not commodious : inconvenient |
| narrative | something that is narrated : story |
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