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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|---|---|
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| cogitate | to ponder or meditate on usually intently |
| colloquial | used in or characteristic of familiar and informal conversation |
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| expeditious | marked by or acting with prompt efficiency |
| hackles | one of the long narrow feathers on the neck or saddle of a bird |
| rankle | to cause anger, irritation, or deep bitterness |
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| actuarial | of or relating to actuaries |
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