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
benedictionthe invocation (see invocation
languorweakness or weariness of body or mind
sanguinemarked by eager hopefulness : confidently optimistic
disportsport
energizeto make energetic, vigorous, or active
ulteriorgoing beyond what is openly said or shown and especially what is proper
distinctivemarking as separate or different : serving to distinguish
provisoan article or clause (as in a contract) that introduces a condition
apoliticalhaving no interest or involvement in political affairs
embitterto excite bitter feelings in