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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blandishmentsomething that tends to coax or cajole : allurement
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confinesomething (such as borders or walls) that encloses
pastrya dough that is used to make pies and other baked goods and typically has a high fat content : paste
ancillarysubordinate
retainto keep in possession or use
vicaran ecclesiastical agent: such as
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infidelone who is not a Christian or who opposes Christianity