GRE Word List
SHADE
slight difference in degree; nuance; degree of color; Ex. shades of meaning/grey
The meaning of the word shade is slight difference in degree; nuance; degree of color; Ex. shades of meaning/grey.
Random words
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| voluble | fluent; talkative; glib; N. volubility |
| bacchanal | noisy party with a lot of drinking |
| pragmatist | practical person; N. pragmatism: pragmatic way of dealing with things |
| drab | dull; lacking color; cheerless ; Ex. drab coat/life |
| dolorous | sorrowful; N. dolor |
| precipitant | something that causes a substance in a chemical solution to separate out in solid form; ħÀüÁ¦; OP. solvent |
| celerity | speed; rapidity |
| generic | characteristic of an entire class or species; of a genus |
| pensive | dreamily or deeply thoughtful; sadly thoughtful; thoughtful with a hint of sadness; contemplative; CF. think over |
| ingrained | deeply established; firmly rooted; Ex. ingrained dirt/prejudice |