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
exhortto incite by argument or advice : urge strongly
spanglea small plate of shining metal or plastic used for ornamentation especially on clothing
verbiagea profusion of words usually of little or obscure content
fathoma unit of length equal to six feet (1.83 meters) used especially for measuring the depth of water
recantto withdraw or repudiate (a statement or belief) formally and publicly : renounce
resumptionan act or instance of resuming : recommencement
auxiliaryoffering or providing help
perfidiousof, relating to, or characterized by perfidy
maverickan unbranded range animal
distraughtagitated with doubt or mental conflict or pain