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
connotationsomething suggested by a word or thing : implication
temerityunreasonable or foolhardy contempt of danger or opposition : rashness
circuita usually circular line encompassing an area
dooma law or ordinance especially in Anglo-Saxon England
potiona mixture of liquids (such as liquor or medicine)
vanguardthe forefront of an action or movement
thriveto grow vigorously : flourish
communalof or relating to one or more communes
habitatthe place or environment where a plant or animal naturally or normally lives and grows
assiduousshowing great care, attention, and effort : marked by careful unremitting attention or persistent application