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
unequivocalleaving no doubt : clear
brocadea rich silk fabric with raised patterns in gold and silver
hoodwinkto deceive by false appearance : dupe
ecclesiasticecclesiastical
infiltrateto enter or become established in gradually or unobtrusively usually for subversive purposes
idlenot occupied or employed: such as
miniaturea copy on a much reduced scale
orthodoxconforming to established doctrine especially in religion
parvenuone that has recently or suddenly risen to an unaccustomed position of wealth or power and has not yet gained the prestige, dignity, or manner associated with it
virusany of a large group of submicroscopic infectious agents that are usually regarded as nonliving extremely complex molecules, that typically contain a protein coat surrounding an RNA or DNA core of genetic material but no semipermeable membrane, that are capable of growth and multiplication only in living cells, and that cause various important diseases in humans, animals, and plants