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 |
|---|---|
| whine | to utter a high-pitched plaintive or distressed cry |
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| giddy | dizzy |
| lackluster | lacking in sheen, brilliance, or vitality : dull |
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| knack | a special ready capacity that is hard to analyze or teach |
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