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
bumpa relatively abrupt convexity or protuberance on a surface: such as
factotuma person having many diverse activities or responsibilities
catcalla loud or raucous cry made especially to express disapproval (as at a sports event)
arrearsthe state of being behind in the discharge of obligations
miragean optical (see optical
cleaveto adhere firmly and closely or loyally and unwaveringly
ingenuousshowing innocent or childlike simplicity and candidness
exorbitantnot coming within the scope of the law
durationcontinuance in time
illuminateto supply or brighten with light