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 |
|---|---|
| bitter | being, inducing, or marked by the one of the five basic taste sensations that is peculiarly acrid, astringent, and often disagreeable and characteristic of citrus peels, unsweetened cocoa, black coffee, mature leafy greens (such as kale or mustard), or ale |
| unsavory | insipid |
| retrench | cut down |
| egotism | excessive use of the first person singular personal pronoun |
| latent | present and capable of emerging or developing but not now visible, obvious, active, or symptomatic |
| carping | marked by or inclined to querulous and often perverse criticism |
| condiments | something used to enhance the flavor of food |
| acrid | sharp and harsh or unpleasantly pungent in taste or odor : irritating |
| veto | an authoritative prohibition : interdiction |
| circuit | a usually circular line encompassing an area |