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.

Random words

WordMeaning
optionalinvolving an option : not compulsory
gnomemaxim
planeairplane
omnivorousfeeding on both animal and vegetable substances
tactfulhaving or showing tact
meekenduring injury with patience and without resentment : mild
agnostica person who holds the view that any ultimate reality (such as God) is unknown and probably unknowable
epitheta characterizing word or phrase accompanying or occurring in place of the name of a person or thing
provisionthe act or process of providing
smatteringsuperficial piecemeal knowledge