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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WordMeaning
monochromatichaving or consisting of one color or hue
repressto check by or as if by pressure : curb
traduceto expose to shame or blame by means of falsehood and misrepresentation
graphitea soft black lustrous form of carbon that conducts electricity and is used in lead pencils and electrolytic anodes, as a lubricant, and as a moderator in nuclear reactors
chaperona person (such as a matron) who for propriety (see propriety
revertto come or go back (as to a former condition, period, or subject)
adherentone who adheres to something: such as
perturbto cause to be worried or upset : disquiet
tiradea protracted speech usually marked by intemperate, vituperative, or harshly censorious language
cacophonousmarked by cacophony : harsh-sounding