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
incriminateto charge with or show evidence or proof of involvement in a crime or fault
carata unit of fineness for gold equal to ยน/โ‚‚โ‚„ part of pure gold in an alloy
evinceto constitute outward evidence of
odoroushaving an odor: such as
circumlocutionthe use of an unnecessarily large number of words to express an idea
harrowingacutely distressing or painful
stipenda fixed sum of money paid periodically for services or to defray expenses
protractto prolong in time or space : continue
shunto avoid deliberately and especially habitually
notorietythe quality or state of being notorious