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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WordMeaning
welta strip between a shoe sole and upper through which they are stitched or stapled together
compulsorymandatory
expletivea syllable, word, or phrase inserted to fill a vacancy (as in a sentence or a metrical line) without adding to the sense
blueslow spirits : melancholy
tractablecapable of being easily led, taught, or controlled : docile
concertedmutually contrived or agreed on
tundraa level or rolling treeless plain that is characteristic of arctic and subarctic regions, consists of black mucky soil with a permanently frozen subsoil, and has a dominant vegetation of mosses, lichens, herbs, and dwarf shrubs
appositehighly pertinent or appropriate : apt
residuesomething that remains after a part is taken, separated, or designated or after the completion of a process : remnant
chorethe regular or daily light work of a household or farm