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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WordMeaning
tauntto reproach or challenge in a mocking or insulting manner : jeer at
decapitateto cut off the head of : behead
antecedeprecede
alludeto make indirect reference
palpitateto beat rapidly and strongly : throb
patrimonyan estate inherited from one's father or ancestor
smeara viscous or sticky substance
self-indulgenceexcessive or unrestrained gratification of one's own appetites, desires, or whims
painstakingtaking pains : expending, showing, or involving diligent care and effort
fraudulentcharacterized by, based on, or done by fraud : deceitful