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 |
|---|---|
| propriety | the quality or state of being proper or suitable : appropriateness |
| cognizance | a distinguishing mark or emblem (such as a heraldic bearing) |
| facsimile | an exact copy |
| coin | corner |
| friction | the rubbing of one body against another |
| adjoin | to add or attach by joining |
| contest | strive |
| forestall | to exclude, hinder, or prevent (something) by prior occupation or measures |
| divulge | to make known (something, such as a confidence or secret) |
| imply | to express indirectly |