GRE Word List
NUANCE
a subtle distinction or variation
The meaning of the word nuance is a subtle distinction or variation.
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| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| impede | to interfere with or slow the progress of |
| vertex | the top of the head |
| sphinx-like | enigmatic; mysterious |
| habitat | the place or environment where a plant or animal naturally or normally lives and grows |
| distant | separated in space : away |
| waver | to vacillate irresolutely between choices : fluctuate in opinion, allegiance, or direction |
| obloquy | a strongly condemnatory utterance : abusive language |
| hypnosis | a trancelike state that resembles sleep but is induced by a person whose suggestions are readily accepted by the subject |
| waggish | resembling or characteristic of a wag |
| indignity | an act that offends against a person's dignity or self-respect : insult |