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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WordMeaning
kaleidoscopean instrument containing loose bits of colored material (such as glass or plastic) between two flat plates and two plane mirrors so placed that changes of position of the bits of material are reflected in an endless variety of patterns
meagerhaving little flesh : thin
unisonidentity in musical pitch
pulmonaryof, relating to, affecting, or occurring in the lungs
volubleeasily rolling or turning : rotating
parlancespeech
requiema mass for the dead
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shoddya reclaimed wool from materials that are not felted that is of better quality and longer staple than mungo
asinineextremely or utterly foolish or silly