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 |
|---|---|
| forebears | ancestor |
| sojourn | a temporary stay |
| denomination | an act of denominating |
| euphemism | the substitution of an agreeable or inoffensive expression for one that may offend or suggest something unpleasant |
| denigrate | to attack the reputation of : defame |
| accost | to approach and speak to (someone) in an often challenging or aggressive way |
| contrite | feeling or showing sorrow and remorse for improper or objectionable behavior, actions, etc. |
| combustible | capable of combustion |
| defame | to harm the reputation of by communicating false statements about : to harm the reputation of by libel (see libel |
| fulcrum | prop |