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 |
|---|---|
| gyroscope | a wheel or disk mounted to spin rapidly about an axis and also free to rotate about one or both of two axes perpendicular to each other and to the axis of spin so that a rotation of one of the two mutually perpendicular axes results from application of torque to the other when the wheel is spinning and so that the entire apparatus offers considerable opposition depending on the angular momentum to any torque that would change the direction of the axis of spin |
| wag | to be in motion : stir |
| recipient | one that receives : receiver |
| disconcert | to throw into confusion |
| laceration | the act of lacerating |
| pedestal | the support or foot of a late classic or neoclassical column see column illustration |
| garish | clothed in vivid colors |
| serrated | notched or toothed on the edge |
| cater | to provide a supply of food |
| suspend | to debar temporarily especially from a privilege, office, or function |