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 |
|---|---|
| hubris | exaggerated pride or self-confidence |
| incorporate | to unite or work into something already existent so as to form an indistinguishable whole |
| subdue | to conquer and bring into subjection : vanquish |
| rehabilitate | to restore to a former capacity : reinstate |
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| penology | a branch of criminology dealing with prison management and the treatment of offenders |
| abate | to decrease in force or intensity |
| ordain | to invest (see invest |
| solitude | the quality or state of being alone or remote from society : seclusion |
| cuisine | manner of preparing food : style of cooking |