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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renounceto give up, refuse, or resign usually by formal declaration
thriftygiven to or marked by economy and good management
glitterto shine by reflection with many small flashes of brilliant light : sparkle
accostto approach and speak to (someone) in an often challenging or aggressive way
cornucopiaa curved, hollow goat's horn or similarly shaped receptacle (such as a horn-shaped basket) that is overflowing especially with fruit and vegetables (such as gourds, ears of corn, apples, and grapes) and that is used as a decorative motif emblematic of abundance
rationa food allowance for one day
painstakingtaking pains : expending, showing, or involving diligent care and effort
slywise in practical affairs
vignettea picture (such as an engraving or photograph) that shades off gradually into the surrounding paper
cantoone of the major divisions of a long poem