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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| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| insidious | having a gradual and cumulative effect : subtle |
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| gawk | a clumsy stupid person : lout |
| imperil | to bring into peril : endanger |
| transcendental | transcendent |
| figurine | a small carved or molded figure : statuette |
| sophist | philosopher |
| illusive | based on or producing illusion : illusory |
| appellation | an identifying name or title : designation |
| impassive | giving no sign of feeling or emotion : expressionless |