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 |
|---|---|
| umbrage | a feeling of pique or resentment at some often fancied slight or insult |
| serenity | the quality or state of being serene |
| hoodwink | to deceive by false appearance : dupe |
| miscellaneous | consisting of diverse things or members : heterogeneous |
| piebald | composed of incongruous parts |
| arcade | a long arched building or gallery |
| factitious | produced by humans rather than by natural forces |
| embitter | to excite bitter feelings in |
| tablet | a flat slab or plaque suited for or bearing an inscription |
| gratuity | something given voluntarily or beyond obligation usually for some service |