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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| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| commemorative | intended as a commemoration |
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| mandate | an authoritative command |
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| deport | to send out of the country by legal deportation |
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