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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insidioushaving a gradual and cumulative effect : subtle
plumba lead weight attached to a line and used to indicate a vertical direction
relican object esteemed and venerated because of association with a saint or martyr
plumpto drop, sink, or come in contact suddenly or heavily
convivialrelating to, occupied with, or fond of feasting, drinking, and good company
arcadea long arched building or gallery
swearto utter or take solemnly (an oath)
lotterya drawing of lots in which prizes are distributed to the winners among persons buying a chance
sinuousof a serpentine or wavy form : winding
dissectionthe act or process of dissecting : the state of being dissected