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
pithyconsisting of or abounding in pith
ethosthe distinguishing character, sentiment, moral nature, or guiding beliefs of a person, group, or institution
derivativea word formed from another word or base : a word formed by derivation
legislaturea body of persons having the power to legislate
polemican aggressive attack on or refutation of the opinions or principles of another
improviseto compose, recite, play, or sing extemporaneously
puzzleto offer or represent to (someone) a problem difficult to solve or a situation difficult to resolve : challenge mentally
extolto praise highly : glorify
embezzlementto appropriate (something, such as property entrusted to one's care) fraudulently to one's own use
aversiona feeling of repugnance toward something with a desire to avoid or turn from it