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
enjointo direct or impose by authoritative order or with urgent admonition
listlesscharacterized by lack of interest, energy, or spirit
overtopen to view : manifest
gestateto carry in the uterus during pregnancy
unassumingnot assuming : modest
elusivetending to elude: such as
diffidencethe quality or state of being unassertive or bashful : the quality or state of being diffident
unassuagednot quenched, eased, or satisfied : not assuaged
pensivemusingly or dreamily thoughtful
acerbitythe quality of being acerbic