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
grategrating
historicalof, relating to, or having the character of history
prunea plum dried or capable of drying without fermentation
supplicateto make a humble entreaty
carpingmarked by or inclined to querulous and often perverse criticism
exquisitemarked by flawless craftsmanship or by beautiful, ingenious, delicate, or elaborate execution
intuitionthe power or faculty of attaining to direct knowledge or cognition without evident rational thought and inference
renowna state of being widely acclaimed and highly honored : fame
recessthe action of receding : recession
coronera usually elected public officer who is typically not required to have specific medical qualifications and whose principal duty is to inquire by an inquest into the cause of any death which there is reason to suppose is not due to natural causes compare medical examiner