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 |
|---|---|
| reactionary | relating to, marked by, or favoring reaction |
| consolidation | the act or process of consolidating : the state of being consolidated |
| crinkle | to form many short bends or ripples |
| parallelism | the quality or state of being parallel |
| ludicrous | amusing or laughable through obvious absurdity, incongruity, exaggeration, or eccentricity |
| graduated | marked with divisions indicating degrees or units of measurement |
| hindmost | farthest to the rear : last |
| vigilante | a member of a volunteer committee organized to suppress and punish crime summarily (as when the processes of law are viewed as inadequate) |
| proclivity | an inclination or predisposition toward something |
| limn | to draw or paint on a surface |