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
inertlacking the power to move
enlistto secure the support and aid of : employ in advancing an interest
dilettantea person having a superficial interest in an art or a branch of knowledge : dabbler
pinchto squeeze between the finger and thumb or between the jaws of an instrument
gloatto observe or think about something with triumphant and often malicious satisfaction, gratification, or delight
acclaimapplaud
imponderablenot ponderable : incapable of being weighed or evaluated with exactness
bidto offer (a price) whether for payment or acceptance
disputatiousinclined to dispute
conducivetending to promote or assist