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 |
|---|---|
| meager | having little flesh : thin |
| incidental | being likely to ensue as a chance or minor consequence |
| disfigure | to impair (as in beauty) by deep and persistent injuries |
| flip | to toss so as to cause to turn over in the air |
| transitory | of brief duration : temporary |
| existential | of, relating to, or affirming existence |
| bout | a spell or period of activity: such as |
| provenance | origin |
| servile | of or befitting a menial position |
| evenhanded | fair |