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
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| unimpeachable | not impeachable: such as |
| pronounced | strongly marked : decided |
| vain | having or showing undue or excessive pride in one's appearance or achievements : conceited |
| barb | a medieval cloth headdress passing over or under the chin and covering the neck |
| affluence | abundance of property : wealth |
| egress | a place or means of going out : exit |
| cursive | running |
| abstract | disassociated from any specific instance |
| explicit | fully revealed or expressed without vagueness, implication, or ambiguity : leaving no question as to meaning or intent |
| fervent | very hot : glowing |