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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