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 |
|---|---|
| scraps | fragments of discarded or leftover food |
| cognate | of the same or similar nature : generically alike |
| gallows | a frame usually of two upright posts and a transverse beam from which criminals are hanged |
| waylay | to lie in wait for or attack (someone) from ambush |
| counterpart | one of two corresponding copies of a legal instrument : duplicate |
| thrive | to grow vigorously : flourish |
| smirk | to smile in a smug or condescending way |
| tessellated | having a checkered appearance |
| aromatic | of, relating to, or having aroma: |
| dispatch | to send off or away with promptness or speed |