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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prolixityunduly prolonged or drawn out : too long
numismatistthe study or collection of coins, tokens, and paper money and sometimes related objects (such as medals)
smatteringsuperficial piecemeal knowledge
insolventunable to pay debts as they fall due in the usual course of business
novicea person admitted to probationary membership in a religious community
rebuttalthe act of rebutting especially in a legal suit
compunctionanxiety arising from awareness of guilt
transmuteto change or alter in form, appearance, or nature and especially to a higher form
insurrectionan act or instance of revolting against civil authority or an established government
vitiateto make faulty or defective : impair