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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WordMeaning
hypocriticalcharacterized by behavior that contradicts what one claims to believe or feel : characterized by hypocrisy
besetto set or stud with or as if with ornaments
mangyaffected with or resulting from mange
enclavea distinct territorial, cultural, or social unit enclosed within or as if within foreign territory
comelypleasurably conforming to notions of good appearance, suitability, or proportion
occludeto close up or block off : obstruct
irksometending to irk : tedious
expeditiousmarked by or acting with prompt efficiency
unearthto dig up out of or as if out of the earth : exhume
malignevil in nature, influence, or effect : injurious