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.

Random words

WordMeaning
beneficialproducing good results or helpful effects : conferring benefits (see benefit
debaseto lower in status, esteem, quality, or character
iniquitouscharacterized by iniquity
boisterousnoisily turbulent : rowdy
spanglea small plate of shining metal or plastic used for ornamentation especially on clothing
preemptto acquire (something, such as land) by preemption
buttressa projecting structure of masonry or wood for supporting or giving stability to a wall or building
prattleprate
hypocriticalcharacterized by behavior that contradicts what one claims to believe or feel : characterized by hypocrisy
heterodoxcontrary to or different from an acknowledged standard, a traditional form, or an established religion : unorthodox