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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procrastinateto put off intentionally and habitually
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clapto strike (two things, such as two flat, hard surfaces) together so as to produce a sharp percussive noise
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carnalrelating to or given to crude bodily pleasures and appetites
striatedmarked with striations or striae
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