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
ashenof, relating to, or made from ash wood
pass_offpresent falsely; represent falsely to be
facilitateto make easier : help bring about
apotheosisthe perfect form or example of something : quintessence
piebaldcomposed of incongruous parts
maimto mutilate, disfigure, or wound seriously
problematicposing a problem : difficult to solve or decide
abrasivecausing damage, wear, or removal of surface material by grinding or rubbing : tending to abrade
tendermarked by, responding to, or expressing the softer emotions : fond
brusquemarkedly short and abrupt