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
gustatoryrelating to or associated with eating or the sense of taste
transportto transfer or convey from one place to another
stupora condition of greatly dulled or completely suspended sense or sensibility
ineluctablenot to be avoided, changed, or resisted : inevitable
outspokendirect and open in speech or expression : frank
promulgateto make (an idea, belief, etc.) known to many people by open declaration : proclaim
elopeto run away secretly with the intention of getting married usually without parental consent
leniencythe quality or state of being lenient
indecisiona wavering between two or more possible courses of action : irresolution
espousemarry