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
piebaldcomposed of incongruous parts
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abutto border on : to touch along an edge
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probityadherence to the highest principles and ideals : uprightness
nourishnurture
aversehaving an active feeling of repugnance, dislike, or distaste
engulfto flow over and enclose : overwhelm
inalienableincapable of being alienated, surrendered, or transferred
pedagogythe art, science, or profession of teaching