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

WordMeaning
indolentaverse to activity, effort, or movement : habitually lazy
detachedstanding by itself : separate
quenchput out
presentimenta feeling that something will or is about to happen : premonition
repastsomething taken as food : meal
vainhaving or showing undue or excessive pride in one's appearance or achievements : conceited
economythe structure or conditions of economic life in a country, area, or period
sturdyfirmly built or constituted : stout
idolatrythe worship of a physical object as a god
alcovea small recessed section of a room : nook