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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WordMeaning
lateralof or relating to the side
nonplusa state of bafflement or perplexity : quandary
debaseto lower in status, esteem, quality, or character
concorda state of agreement : harmony
cantankerousdifficult or irritating to deal with
arbitraryexisting or coming about seemingly at random or by chance or as a capricious and unreasonable act of will
refulgenta radiant or resplendent quality or state : brilliance
galea strong current of air:
tokena piece resembling a coin issued for use (as for fare on a bus) by a particular group on specified terms
glossa surface luster or brightness : shine