GRE Word List

POIGNANCY

the quality or state of being poignant

The meaning of the word poignancy is the quality or state of being poignant.

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forda shallow part of a body of water that may be crossed by wading
amuleta charm (such as an ornament) often inscribed with a magic incantation or symbol to aid the wearer or protect against evil (such as disease or witchcraft)
tractablecapable of being easily led, taught, or controlled : docile
propheticof, relating to, or characteristic of a prophet or prophecy
incapacitateto deprive of capacity or natural power : disable
manifestationthe act, process, or an instance of manifesting
barristera counsel admitted to plead at the bar and undertake the public trial of causes in an English superior court compare solicitor
tureena deep and usually covered bowl from which foods (such as soup) are served
deferencerespect and esteem due a superior or an elder
plumbera dealer or worker in lead