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
contrivancea thing contrived
contritefeeling or showing sorrow and remorse for improper or objectionable behavior, actions, etc.
monotonytedious sameness
dismissto permit or cause to leave
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bridlethe headgear with which a horse is governed and which carries a bit (see bit
subversivethe act of subverting : the state of being subverted
misdemeanora crime less serious than a felony (see felony
remitto lay aside (a mood or disposition) partly or wholly
mimean ancient dramatic entertainment representing scenes from life usually in a ridiculous manner