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 |
|---|---|
| intangible | not tangible : impalpable |
| hibernal | of, relating to, or occurring in winter |
| vanguard | the forefront of an action or movement |
| prompt | to move to action : incite |
| tertiary | of third rank, importance, or value |
| forte | one's strong point |
| influx | a coming in |
| discomfit | to put into a state of perplexity and embarrassment : disconcert |
| elusive | tending to elude: such as |
| missive | a written communication : letter |