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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| flick | a light sharp jerky stroke or movement |
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| invalid | not valid: |
| vortex | something that resembles a whirlpool |
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| epicure | one with sensitive and discriminating tastes especially in food or wine |
| adjoin | to add or attach by joining |
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| desecrate | to violate the sanctity of : profane |