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.
Random words
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| pugilist | fighter |
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| lag | one that lags or is last |
| dereliction | an intentional abandonment |
| asymmetric | having two sides or halves that are not the same : not symmetrical |
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