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
grudgeto be unwilling to give or admit : give or allow reluctantly or resentfully
lapa loose overlapping or hanging panel or flap especially of a garment
shedto rid oneself of temporarily or permanently as superfluous or unwanted
imperilto bring into peril : endanger
caterto provide a supply of food
reactionaryrelating to, marked by, or favoring reaction
poreto gaze intently
dissectionthe act or process of dissecting : the state of being dissected
friezea heavy durable coarse wool and shoddy fabric with a rough surface
illusivebased on or producing illusion : illusory