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 |
|---|---|
| acknowledge | to recognize the rights, authority, or status of |
| dispense | to divide and share out according to a plan : to deal out in portions |
| rig | to fit out with rigging |
| epic | a long narrative poem in elevated style recounting the deeds of a legendary or historical hero |
| execrable | deserving to be execrated : detestable |
| carping | marked by or inclined to querulous and often perverse criticism |
| wreak | bring about |
| vendor | one that vends : seller |
| scavenge | to remove (dirt, refuse, etc.) from an area |
| irate | roused to ire |