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 |
|---|---|
| litotes | understatement in which an affirmative is expressed by the negative of the contrary (as in "not a bad singer" or "not unhappy") |
| hackneyed | lacking in freshness or originality |
| feint | something feigned |
| bout | a spell or period of activity: such as |
| patois | a dialect other than the standard or literary dialect |
| appreciate | to grasp the nature, worth, quality, or significance of |
| disingenuous | lacking in candor |
| insipid | lacking in qualities that interest, stimulate, or challenge : dull |
| intrigue | the practice of engaging in secret schemes |
| pittance | a small portion, amount, or allowance |