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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percussionthe act of percussing: such as
sprightlymarked by a gay lightness and vivacity : spirited
motea small particle : speck
parchmentthe skin of a sheep or goat prepared for writing on
snipa small piece that is snipped off
supposititiousfraudulently substituted : spurious
pithyconsisting of or abounding in pith
stumpthe basal portion of a bodily part remaining after the rest is removed
forfeitsomething forfeited or subject to being forfeited (as for a crime, offense, or neglect of duty) : penalty
avidcharacterized by enthusiasm and vigorous pursuit : very eager and enthusiastic