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
intangiblenot tangible : impalpable
impenitentnot penitent
historichistorical
asinineextremely or utterly foolish or silly
copiousyielding something abundantly
chagrindisquietude or distress of mind caused by humiliation, disappointment, or failure
correlateeither of two things so related that one directly implies or is complementary to the other (such as husband and wife)
philologythe study of literature and of disciplines relevant to literature or to language as used in literature
opiatean alkaloid drug (such as morphine or codeine) that contains or is derived from opium, binds to cell receptors primarily of the central nervous system and gastrointestinal tract, acts to block pain, induce sedation or sleep, depress respiration, and produce calmness or euphoria, and is associated with physiological tolerance (see tolerance
placateto soothe or mollify especially by concessions : appease