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
banteringto speak to or address in a witty and teasing manner
distortto twist (see twist
appallto overcome with consternation, shock, or dismay
renditionthe act or result of rendering something: such as
waifa stray person or animal
bridlethe headgear with which a horse is governed and which carries a bit (see bit
pretexta purpose or motive alleged or an appearance assumed in order to cloak the real intention or state of affairs
wagea payment usually of money for labor or services usually according to contract and on an hourly, daily, or piecework basis
itineranttraveling from place to place
buffooneryfoolish or playful behavior or practice