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 |
|---|---|
| onus | burden |
| postulate | demand |
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| inanimate | not animate: |
| confidence | a feeling or consciousness of one's powers or of reliance on one's circumstances |
| ensconce | shelter |
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