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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WordMeaning
graciousmarked by kindness and courtesy
egotisticalcharacterized by egotism : having, showing, or arising from an exaggerated sense of self-importance
bludgeona short stick that usually has one thick or loaded end and is used as a weapon
equablemarked by lack of variation or change : uniform
deleteriousharmful often in a subtle or unexpected way
sultryvery hot and humid : sweltering
relican object esteemed and venerated because of association with a saint or martyr
ciliatedpossessing cilia
impartialnot partial or biased : treating or affecting all equally
inebriateone who is drunk