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
preternaturalexisting outside of nature
remissnegligent in the performance of work or duty : careless
quislingtraitor
ecosystemthe complex of a community of organisms and its environment functioning as an ecological unit
surpassto become better, greater, or stronger than : exceed
hibernateto pass the winter in a torpid or resting state
matineea musical or dramatic performance or social or public event held in the daytime and especially the afternoon
obeisancea movement of the body made in token of respect or submission : bow
laggardlagging or tending to lag : slow especially compared to others of the same kind
parochialof or relating to a church parish