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 |
|---|---|
| bilk | to block the free development of : frustrate |
| indiscriminate | not marked by careful distinction : deficient in discrimination and discernment |
| interpolate | to alter or corrupt (something, such as a text) by inserting new or foreign matter |
| officious | volunteering one's services where they are neither asked nor needed : meddlesome |
| larceny | the unlawful taking of personal property with intent to deprive the rightful owner of it permanently |
| distinctive | marking as separate or different : serving to distinguish |
| pejorative | a word or phrase that has negative connotations (see connotation |
| alcove | a small recessed section of a room : nook |
| acne | a disorder of the skin caused by inflammation of the skin glands and hair follicles |
| tacit | expressed or carried on without words or speech |