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.
Random words
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| revulsion | a strong pulling or drawing away : withdrawal |
| exacting | tryingly or unremittingly severe in making demands |
| shyster | a person who is professionally unscrupulous especially in the practice of law or politics : pettifogger |
| bearing | the manner in which one behaves or comports oneself : the manner in which one bears (see bear |
| illuminate | to supply or brighten with light |
| unobtrusive | not obtrusive : not blatant, arresting, or aggressive : inconspicuous |
| dumbfound | to confound (see confound |
| disjointed | being thrown out of orderly function |
| circumlocution | the use of an unnecessarily large number of words to express an idea |
| quicksilver | mercury |