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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| trickle | to issue or fall in drops |
| sophistry | subtly deceptive reasoning or argumentation |
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| orthodox | conforming to established doctrine especially in religion |