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
cacophonousmarked by cacophony : harsh-sounding
cauterizeto sear with a cautery or caustic
underscoreto draw a line under : underline
sinuousof a serpentine or wavy form : winding
usurpto seize and hold (office, place, functions, powers, etc.) in possession by force or without right
kindleto start (a fire) burning : light
fumbleto grope for or handle something clumsily or aimlessly
countermandto revoke (a command) by a contrary order
voyeursomeone who obtains sexual gratification from observing unsuspecting individuals who are partly undressed, naked, or engaged in sexual acts
cadaverousof or relating to a corpse