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 |
|---|---|
| grate | grating |
| historical | of, relating to, or having the character of history |
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| carping | marked by or inclined to querulous and often perverse criticism |
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