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 |
|---|---|
| ruthless | having no pity : merciless |
| coin | corner |
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| carrion | dead and putrefying flesh |
| tyro | a beginner in learning : novice |
| hoary | gray or white with or as if with age |
| abortive | prematurely born |
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| compulsive | having power to compel |
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