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
overseesurvey
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intermediarymediator
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propsomething that props or sustains : support
tanto make (skin) tan especially by exposure to the sun
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