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
genialitymarked by or freely expressing sympathy or friendliness
humdrummonotonous
decompositionto separate into constituent parts or elements or into simpler compounds
gibberishunintelligible or meaningless language:
putridbeing in a state of putrefaction : rotten
discriminateto mark or perceive the distinguishing or peculiar features of
institutionan established organization or corporation (such as a bank or university) especially of a public character
retrogradehaving or being motion in a direction contrary to that of the general motion of similar bodies and especially east to west among the stars
sapthe fluid part of a plant
menacea show of intention to inflict harm : threat