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
recantto withdraw or repudiate (a statement or belief) formally and publicly : renounce
impotentnot potent : lacking in power, strength, or vigor : helpless
desertsarid land with usually sparse vegetation
bilkto block the free development of : frustrate
effigyan image or representation especially of a person
stupora condition of greatly dulled or completely suspended sense or sensibility
malingererto pretend or exaggerate incapacity or illness (as to avoid duty or work)
calumnya misrepresentation intended to harm another's reputation
regattaa rowing, speedboat, or sailing race or a series of such races
accompliceone associated with another especially in wrongdoing