GRE Word List

SUBTLETY

the quality or state of being subtle

The meaning of the word subtlety is the quality or state of being subtle.

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WordMeaning
bouta spell or period of activity: such as
badgerany of various burrowing mammals (especially Taxidea taxus and Meles meles) of the weasel family that are widely distributed in the northern hemisphere
embitterto excite bitter feelings in
aversehaving an active feeling of repugnance, dislike, or distaste
ambiencea feeling or mood associated with a particular place, person, or thing : atmosphere
reconditedifficult or impossible for one of ordinary understanding or knowledge to comprehend : deep
queerdiffering in some way from what is usual or normal : odd
distinctivemarking as separate or different : serving to distinguish
ellipticalof, relating to, or shaped like an ellipse
drudgerydull, irksome, and fatiguing work : uninspiring or menial labor