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
doteto exhibit mental decline of or like that of old age : be in one's dotage
obsoleteno longer in use or no longer useful
solecisman ungrammatical combination of words in a sentence
invoketo petition for help or support
metricalof, relating to, or composed in meter
protractto prolong in time or space : continue
poignancythe quality or state of being poignant
capitulateto surrender often after negotiation of terms
abstemiousmarked by restraint especially in the eating of food or drinking of alcohol
ghastlyterrifyingly horrible to the senses : frightening