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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| vixen | a female fox |
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| futile | serving no useful purpose : completely ineffective |
| avow | to declare assuredly |
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| fret | to eat or gnaw into : corrode |
| annuity | a sum of money payable yearly or at other regular intervals |
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