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
reproveto scold or correct usually gently or with kindly intent
urchinhedgehog
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obliqueneither perpendicular nor parallel : inclined
encircleto form a circle around : surround
diffusebeing at once verbose and ill-organized
chortleto sing or chant exultantly
limboan abode of souls that are according to Roman Catholic theology barred from heaven because of not having received Christian baptism
exuberancethe quality or state of being exuberant
mustera representative specimen (see specimen