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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| incriminate | to charge with or show evidence or proof of involvement in a crime or fault |
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| evince | to constitute outward evidence of |
| odorous | having an odor: such as |
| circumlocution | the use of an unnecessarily large number of words to express an idea |
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| protract | to prolong in time or space : continue |
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