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
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| draught | a rough written version of something that is not yet in its final form; to write the first rough version of something such as a letter, speech, book or law; to choose people and send them somewhere for a special task |
| spangle | a small plate of shining metal or plastic used for ornamentation especially on clothing |
| meter | systematically arranged and measured rhythm (see rhythm |
| well-bred | having or displaying the politeness and good manners associated especially with people of high social class |
| affluence | abundance of property : wealth |
| innuendo | an oblique allusion : hint |
| philanthropist | one who makes an active effort to promote human welfare : a person who practices philanthropy |
| fleece | the coat of wool covering a wool-bearing animal (such as a sheep) |
| chaotic | marked by chaos or being in a state of chaos : completely confused or disordered |
| preclude | to make impossible by necessary consequence : rule out in advance |