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
umbragea feeling of pique or resentment at some often fancied slight or insult
serenitythe quality or state of being serene
hoodwinkto deceive by false appearance : dupe
miscellaneousconsisting of diverse things or members : heterogeneous
piebaldcomposed of incongruous parts
arcadea long arched building or gallery
factitiousproduced by humans rather than by natural forces
embitterto excite bitter feelings in
tableta flat slab or plaque suited for or bearing an inscription
gratuitysomething given voluntarily or beyond obligation usually for some service