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
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smatteringsuperficial piecemeal knowledge
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potenthaving or wielding force, authority, or influence : powerful