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.
Random words
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| abstract | disassociated from any specific instance |
| curb | an edging (as of concrete) built along a street to form part of a gutter |
| motto | a sentence, phrase, or word inscribed on something as appropriate to or indicative of its character or use |
| tarnish | to dull or destroy the luster of by or as if by air, dust, or dirt : soil |
| indissoluble | not dissoluble |
| discerning | showing insight and understanding : discriminating |
| variegate | to diversify in external appearance especially with different colors : dapple |
| gloss | a surface luster or brightness : shine |
| enterprise | a project or undertaking that is especially difficult, complicated, or risky |
| renounce | to give up, refuse, or resign usually by formal declaration |