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
germinateto cause to sprout or develop
debunkto expose the sham (see sham
prosperousauspicious
anemiaa condition in which the blood is deficient in red blood cells, in hemoglobin, or in total volume
protrudeto jut out from the surrounding surface or context
titillateto excite pleasurably : arouse by stimulation
susceptiblecapable of submitting to an action, process, or operation
grossglaringly noticeable usually because of inexcusable badness or objectionableness
wilyfull of wiles : crafty
numismatistthe study or collection of coins, tokens, and paper money and sometimes related objects (such as medals)