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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| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
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| douse | to plunge into water |
| repine | to feel or express dejection or discontent : complain |
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| muster | a representative specimen (see specimen |
| prattle | prate |