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
nursea person who cares for the sick or infirm
relapsethe act or an instance of backsliding, worsening, or subsiding
latentpresent and capable of emerging or developing but not now visible, obvious, active, or symptomatic
aspirantone who aspires
venialof a kind that can be remitted : forgivable
acquittala setting free from the charge of an offense by verdict, sentence, or other legal process
nihilista viewpoint that traditional values and beliefs are unfounded and that existence is senseless and useless
acrimoniousangry and bitter : caustic, biting, or rancorous especially in feeling, language, or manner
recitala detailed account : enumeration
sanctimonioushypocritically pious or devout