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
quislingtraitor
queruloushabitually complaining
aversehaving an active feeling of repugnance, dislike, or distaste
debaseto lower in status, esteem, quality, or character
outlawa person excluded from the benefit or protection of the law
charismaa personal magic of leadership arousing special popular loyalty or enthusiasm for a public figure (such as a political leader)
debonairsuave
audaciousintrepidly daring : adventurous
quintessencethe fifth and highest element in ancient and medieval philosophy that permeates all nature and is the substance composing the celestial bodies
fermentto undergo fermentation