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 |
|---|---|
| roseate | resembling a rose especially in color |
| promontory | a high point of land or rock projecting into a body of water |
| parallel | extending in the same direction, everywhere equidistant (see equidistant |
| outcast | one that is cast out or refused acceptance (as by society) : pariah |
| obliterate | to remove utterly from recognition or memory |
| cavalcade | a procession (see procession |
| beware | to be on one's guard |
| contravene | to go or act contrary to : violate |
| kudos | praise given for achievement |
| fathomless | incapable of being fathomed : immeasurable |