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
conventionalformed by agreement or compact
horoscopea diagram of the relative positions of planets and signs of the zodiac at a specific time (as at one's birth) for use by astrologers in inferring individual character and personality traits and in foretelling events of a person's life
parodya literary or musical work in which the style of an author or work is closely imitated for comic effect or in ridicule
feintsomething feigned
adjutanta staff officer in the army, air force, or marine corps who assists the commanding officer and is responsible especially for correspondence
posteritythe offspring of one progenitor to the furthest generation
swelterto suffer, sweat, or be faint from heat
fazeto disturb the composure of : disconcert
blithelacking due thought or consideration : casual
agilitythe quality or state of being agile : nimbleness