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.
Random words
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| platitude | the quality or state of being dull or insipid |
| mealymouthed | not plain and straightforward : devious |
| cloying | disgusting or distasteful by reason of excess |
| discursive | moving from topic to topic without order : rambling |
| groove | a long narrow channel or depression |
| parvenu | one that has recently or suddenly risen to an unaccustomed position of wealth or power and has not yet gained the prestige, dignity, or manner associated with it |
| abysmal | immeasurably low or wretched : extremely poor or bad |
| unguent | a soothing or healing salve : ointment |
| energize | to make energetic, vigorous, or active |
| marshal | a high official in the household of a medieval king, prince, or noble originally having charge of the cavalry but later usually in command of the military forces |