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
allureto entice by charm or attraction
spatsquabble; minor dispute; minor quarrel
ramshackleappearing ready to collapse : rickety
doctrinea principle or position or the body of principles in a branch of knowledge or system of belief : dogma
prudentcharacterized by, arising from, or showing prudence: such as
idolatrythe worship of a physical object as a god
forswearto make a liar of (oneself) under or as if under oath
gambita chess opening in which a player risks one or more pawns or a minor piece to gain an advantage in position
befuddleto muddle or stupefy with or as if with drink
maudlindrunk enough to be emotionally silly