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
revulsiona strong pulling or drawing away : withdrawal
exactingtryingly or unremittingly severe in making demands
shystera person who is professionally unscrupulous especially in the practice of law or politics : pettifogger
bearingthe manner in which one behaves or comports oneself : the manner in which one bears (see bear
illuminateto supply or brighten with light
unobtrusivenot obtrusive : not blatant, arresting, or aggressive : inconspicuous
dumbfoundto confound (see confound
disjointedbeing thrown out of orderly function
circumlocutionthe use of an unnecessarily large number of words to express an idea
quicksilvermercury