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 |
|---|---|
| ethnic | of or relating to large groups of people classed according to common racial, national, tribal, religious, linguistic, or cultural origin or background |
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| encircle | to form a circle around : surround |
| implicit | capable of being understood from something else though unexpressed : implied |
| glitter | to shine by reflection with many small flashes of brilliant light : sparkle |
| rhapsody | a portion of an epic poem adapted for recitation |
| inhibited | to prohibit from doing something |
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| dolt | a stupid person |