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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| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| rebate | to reduce the force or activity of : diminish |
| victuals | food usable by people |
| fray | a usually disorderly or protracted fight, struggle, or dispute |
| appellation | an identifying name or title : designation |
| salacious | arousing or appealing to sexual desire or imagination |
| knack | a special ready capacity that is hard to analyze or teach |
| eulogistic | a commendatory oration or writing especially in honor of one deceased |
| sullen | gloomily or resentfully silent or repressed |
| license | permission to act |
| preeminent | having paramount rank, dignity, or importance : outstanding |