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
lavishexpending or bestowing profusely : prodigal
lunaticaffected with a severely disordered state of mind : insane
heinoushatefully or shockingly evil : abominable
arduoushard to accomplish or achieve : difficult
dulltedious
proselytizeto induce someone to convert to one's faith
tantalizeto tease or torment by or as if by presenting something desirable to the view but continually keeping it out of reach
melancholydepression of spirits : dejection
raveto talk irrationally in or as if in delirium
slapto strike sharply with or as if with the open hand