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
conglomeratemade up of parts from various sources or of various kinds
touchstonea fundamental or quintessential part or feature : basis
nimblequick and light in motion : agile
dwindleto become steadily less : shrink
confinesomething (such as borders or walls) that encloses
clamberto climb awkwardly or with effort especially by using both the hands and the feet
fineryornament
genusa class, kind, or group marked by common characteristics or by one common characteristic
bloatedoverfilled and extended with liquid, gas, food, etc.
basethe bottom of something considered as its support : foundation