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
disapprobationthe act or state of disapproving : the state of being disapproved : condemnation
dowseto plunge into water
cavilto raise trivial and frivolous objection
overseesurvey
primpto dress, adorn, or arrange in a careful or finicky manner
punctiliousmarked by or concerned about precise accordance with the details of codes or conventions
indeterminatenot definitely or precisely determined or fixed : vague
natalnative
foliagea representation of leaves, flowers, and branches for architectural ornamentation
coaxto influence or gently urge by caressing or flattering : wheedle