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 |
|---|---|
| ingrate | an ungrateful person |
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| bust | a sculptured representation of the upper part of the human figure including the head and neck and usually part of the shoulders and breast |
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| avalanche | a large mass of snow, ice, earth, rock, or other material in swift motion down a mountainside or over a precipice |
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