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 |
|---|---|
| doctrinaire | stubbornly or excessively devoted to a doctrine or theory without regard to practical considerations |
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| breach | infraction or violation of a law, obligation, tie, or standard |
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| acuity | keenness of perception |
| disport | sport |
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| advocacy | the act or process of supporting a cause or proposal : the act or process of advocating (see advocate |
| hem | a border of a cloth article doubled back and stitched down |