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
substantialconsisting of or relating to substance
persistto go on resolutely or stubbornly in spite of opposition, importunity, or warning
soddendull or expressionless especially from continued indulgence in alcoholic beverages
vyingcontending; to strive for superiority
incidentalbeing likely to ensue as a chance or minor consequence
scenarioan outline or synopsis of a play
fosterhaving, relating to, or being the relationship between a foster parent and the child who the foster parent cares for
listlesscharacterized by lack of interest, energy, or spirit
inebriatedexhilarated or confused by or as if by alcohol : intoxicated
abnegationdenial