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
transitiona change or shift from one state, subject, place, etc. to another
maladya disease or disorder of the animal body
indomitableincapable of being subdued : unconquerable
malaisean indefinite feeling of debility or lack of health often indicative of or accompanying the onset of an illness
proselytizeto induce someone to convert to one's faith
negateto deny the existence or truth of
unaccountablenot to be accounted for : inexplicable
scadany of several carangid fishes (especially of the genus Decapterus)
cavalcadea procession (see procession
simplisticexcessively simple or simplified : treating a problem or subject with false simplicity by omitting or ignoring complicating factors or details