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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noncommittalgiving no clear indication of attitude or feeling
dupeone that is easily deceived or cheated : fool
refurbishto brighten or freshen up : renovate
enlistto secure the support and aid of : employ in advancing an interest
libidoinstinctual psychic energy that in psychoanalytic theory is derived from primitive biological urges (as for sexual pleasure or self-preservation) and that is expressed in conscious activity
ubiquitousexisting or being everywhere at the same time : constantly encountered : widespread
gratuitysomething given voluntarily or beyond obligation usually for some service
propitiousfavorably disposed : benevolent
proverba brief popular epigram or maxim : adage
ventriloquistone who uses or is skilled in ventriloquism