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 |
|---|---|
| refute | to prove wrong by argument or evidence : show to be false or erroneous |
| ichthyology | a branch of zoology that deals with fishes |
| barefaced | having the face uncovered: |
| fervid | very hot : burning |
| caricature | exaggeration by means of often ludicrous distortion of parts or characteristics |
| fell | skin |
| tryst | an agreement (as between lovers) to meet |
| elated | marked by high spirits : exultant |
| poseur | a person who pretends to be what he or she is not : an affected or insincere person |
| mendicant | beggar |