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
craveto ask for earnestly : beg
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retributionrecompense
cantataa composition for one or more voices usually comprising solos, duets, recitatives, and choruses and sung to an instrumental accompaniment
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foreshadowto represent, indicate, or typify beforehand : prefigure
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