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 |
|---|---|
| brusque | markedly short and abrupt |
| abscond | to depart secretly and hide oneself |
| provender | dry food for domestic animals : feed |
| besmirch | to cause harm or damage to the purity, luster, or beauty of (something) : sully |
| emolument | the returns arising from office or employment usually in the form of compensation or perquisites |
| remit | to lay aside (a mood or disposition) partly or wholly |
| preempt | to acquire (something, such as land) by preemption |
| shade | comparative darkness or obscurity owing to interception of the rays of light |
| attenuate | to lessen the amount, force, magnitude, or value of : weaken |
| ordinance | an authoritative decree or direction : order |