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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| guileless | innocent |
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| imbue | endow |
| cogitate | to ponder or meditate on usually intently |
| invoke | to petition for help or support |
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