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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| Word | Meaning |
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| waffle | a crisp cake of batter baked in a waffle iron |
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| salubrious | favorable to or promoting health or well-being |
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