GRE Word List
GRIEVANCE
cause of complaint; complaint
The meaning of the word grievance is cause of complaint; complaint.
Random words
Word | Meaning |
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ultimate | final; not susceptible to further analysis; fundamental; Ex. The sun is the ultimate source of energy. |
oblique | indirect; slanting (deviating from the perpendicular or from a straight line); Ex. oblique reference |
cistern | reservoir or water tank |
drudge | do drudgery; N: person who drudges |
leaven | add leaven to; cause to rise or grow lighter; enliven; N: agent, such as yeast, that causes dough to rise (by fermentation); element that lightens or enlivens |
partisan | one-sided; prejudiced; committed to a party (with dislike of any others); N: strong supporter of a party; guerrilla |
dilate | expand; dilate on/upon: speak or write at length on (a subject) |
alchemy | medieval chemistry |
antiquity | quality of being very old; ancient times; °íŽë |
bruise | injure without breaking the skin; N. |