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 |
|---|---|
| attenuate | to lessen the amount, force, magnitude, or value of : weaken |
| infidel | one who is not a Christian or who opposes Christianity |
| embrace | to clasp in the arms : hug |
| commemorate | to call to remembrance |
| tension | inner striving, unrest, or imbalance often with physiological indication of emotion |
| enliven | to give life, action, or spirit to : animate |
| parquet | to furnish with a floor of parquet |
| termination | end in time or existence : conclusion |
| plump | to drop, sink, or come in contact suddenly or heavily |
| turncoat | one who switches to an opposing side or party |