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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quibbleto evade the point of an argument by caviling about words
chancellorthe secretary of a nobleman, prince, or king
chaffthe seed coverings and other debris separated from the seed in threshing grain
turbulencethe quality or state of being turbulent: such as
adulationextreme or excessive admiration or flattery
ludicrousamusing or laughable through obvious absurdity, incongruity, exaggeration, or eccentricity
incurto become liable or subject to : bring down upon oneself
apiarya place where bees are kept
coaxto influence or gently urge by caressing or flattering : wheedle
nettleany of a genus (Urtica of the family Urticaceae, the nettle family) of chiefly coarse herbs armed with stinging hairs