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
disjunctiona sharp cleavage : disunion
celestialof, relating to, or suggesting heaven or divinity
audaciousintrepidly daring : adventurous
lanknot well filled out : slender
solicitorone that solicits
lista simple series of words or numerals (such as the names of persons or objects)
supplecompliant often to the point of obsequiousness
skittishlively or frisky in action : capricious
adamantunshakable or insistent especially in maintaining a position or opinion : unyielding
impassivegiving no sign of feeling or emotion : expressionless