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 |
|---|---|
| avantgarde | group of artists whose work is based on the newest ideas and methods; CF. vanguard |
| omnivorous | feeding on both animal and vegetable substances |
| annul | to declare or make legally invalid or void |
| insolence | the quality or state of being insolent |
| institutionalize | to make into an institution : give character of an institution to |
| irrelevant | not relevant : inapplicable |
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| primp | to dress, adorn, or arrange in a careful or finicky manner |