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 |
|---|---|
| onomatopoeia | the naming of a thing or action by a vocal imitation of the sound associated with it (such as buzz, hiss) |
| ignite | to set afire |
| insurrection | an act or instance of revolting against civil authority or an established government |
| fiat | an authoritative or arbitrary order : decree |
| pigment | a substance that imparts black or white or a color to other materials |
| ineluctable | not to be avoided, changed, or resisted : inevitable |
| dingy | dirty |
| babble | to talk enthusiastically or excessively |
| extrapolation | to predict by projecting past experience or known data |
| pen | to shut in or as if in a pen |