GRE Word List
NUANCE
a subtle distinction or variation
The meaning of the word nuance is a subtle distinction or variation.
Random words
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| benign | of a mild type or character that does not threaten health or life |
| congenital | existing at or dating from birth |
| verve | the spirit and enthusiasm animating artistic composition or performance : vivacity |
| gruff | rough, brusque, or stern in manner, speech, or aspect |
| putative | commonly accepted or supposed |
| quell | to thoroughly overwhelm and reduce to submission or passivity |
| taciturn | temperamentally disinclined to talk |
| dabble | to work or involve oneself superficially or intermittently especially in a secondary activity or interest |
| elope | to run away secretly with the intention of getting married usually without parental consent |
| slap | to strike sharply with or as if with the open hand |