GRE Word List
NUANCE
a subtle distinction or variation
The meaning of the word nuance is a subtle distinction or variation.
Random words
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| timorous | of a timid disposition : fearful |
| shack | hut |
| repudiate | to refuse to accept |
| raffle | to engage in a raffle |
| flick | a light sharp jerky stroke or movement |
| prophylactic | guarding from or preventing the spread or occurrence of disease or infection |
| defile | to make unclean or impure: such as |
| gloss_over | explain away with the intention of deceiving or hiding faults |
| flicker | to move irregularly or unsteadily : flutter |
| execrate | to declare to be evil or detestable : denounce |