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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malaproposin an inappropriate or inopportune way
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beholdenbeing under obligation for a favor or gift : indebted
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effronteryshameless boldness : insolence
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denominationan act of denominating
embraceto clasp in the arms : hug