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
exquisitemarked by flawless craftsmanship or by beautiful, ingenious, delicate, or elaborate execution
preemptto acquire (something, such as land) by preemption
requisitionthe act of formally requiring or calling upon someone to perform an action
derivationthe formation of a word from another word or base (as by the addition of a usually noninflectional affix)
abyssan immeasurably deep gulf or great space
execrabledeserving to be execrated : detestable
somberso shaded as to be dark and gloomy
bemusedmarked by confusion or bewilderment : dazed
referendumthe principle or practice of submitting to popular vote a measure passed on or proposed by a legislative body or by popular initiative
chroniclea historical account of events arranged in order of time usually without analysis or interpretation