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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| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| comeback | a sharp or witty reply : retort |
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| intermediary | mediator |
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| maritime | of, relating to, or bordering on the sea |
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