GRE Word List

NUANCE

a subtle distinction or variation

The meaning of the word nuance is a subtle distinction or variation.

Random words

WordMeaning
arbitrateto act as arbiter upon (a disputed question) : to settle (a dispute between two people or groups) after hearing the arguments and opinions of both
aboriginalbeing the first or earliest known of its kind present in a region
boorishresembling or befitting a rude or insensitive person : resembling or befitting a boor
magisterialof, relating to, or having the characteristics of a master or teacher : authoritative
hazymade dim or cloudy by or as if by fine dust, smoke, or light vapor in the air : obscured by or as if by haze (see haze
ultimatuma final proposition, condition, or demand
viscidhaving an adhesive quality : sticky
distinctionthe act of perceiving someone or something as being not the same and often treating as separate or different : the distinguishing of a difference
ludicrousamusing or laughable through obvious absurdity, incongruity, exaggeration, or eccentricity
pedagogueteacher