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 |
|---|---|
| deserts | arid land with usually sparse vegetation |
| exceptionable | being likely to cause objection : objectionable |
| dais | a raised platform (as in a hall or large room) |
| whelp | any of the young of various carnivorous mammals and especially of the dog |
| defame | to harm the reputation of by communicating false statements about : to harm the reputation of by libel (see libel |
| restitution | an act of restoring or a condition of being restored: such as |
| misgivings | a feeling of doubt or suspicion especially concerning a future event |
| antagonism | opposition of a conflicting force, tendency, or principle |
| cavil | to raise trivial and frivolous objection |
| derogatory | expressive of a low opinion : disparaging |