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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WordMeaning
forsaketo renounce or turn away from entirely
seditionincitement of resistance to or insurrection against lawful authority
prevailto gain ascendancy through strength or superiority : triumph
entourageone's attendants or associates
parlancespeech
figurea number symbol : numeral
ineluctablenot to be avoided, changed, or resisted : inevitable
allureto entice by charm or attraction
cisternan artificial reservoir (such as an underground tank) for storing liquids and especially water (such as rainwater)
hue_and_cryoutcry; loud cry or clamor; strong protest; Ex. hue and cry against the new rule