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
divineof, relating to, or proceeding directly from God (see god
entrancepower or permission to enter : admission
puzzleto offer or represent to (someone) a problem difficult to solve or a situation difficult to resolve : challenge mentally
eschewto avoid habitually especially on moral or practical grounds : shun
ambidextroususing both hands with equal ease or dexterity
fazeto disturb the composure of : disconcert
fissurea narrow opening or crack of considerable length and depth usually occurring from some breaking or parting
incongruitythe quality or state of being incongruous
talismanan object held to act as a charm to avert evil and bring good fortune
tremulouscharacterized by or affected with trembling or tremors