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 |
|---|---|
| indolent | averse to activity, effort, or movement : habitually lazy |
| extenuate | to lessen or to try to lessen the seriousness or extent of (something, such as a fault or offense) by making partial excuses : mitigate |
| shrivel | to draw into wrinkles especially with a loss of moisture |
| incisive | impressively direct and decisive (as in manner or presentation) |
| lechery | inordinate (see inordinate |
| dissertation | an extended usually written treatment of a subject |
| accretion | the process of growth or enlargement by a gradual buildup: such as |
| emaciated | very thin and feeble especially from lack of nutrition or illness |
| declivity | downward inclination |
| exacerbate | to make more violent, bitter, or severe |