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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galleona heavy square-rigged sailing ship of the 15th to early 18th centuries used for war or commerce especially by the Spanish
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subsequentfollowing in time, order, or place
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tyroa beginner in learning : novice
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ratifyto approve and sanction formally : confirm
advertto turn the mind or attention