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
glamoran exciting and often illusory and romantic attractiveness
zanyvery eccentric (see eccentric
premonitionprevious notice or warning : forewarning
provisionthe act or process of providing
lustera glow of reflected light : sheen
fuss:trouble or worry over trifles; make nervous; pay too much attention to; N: needless concern or worry (about a trivial thing); anxious nervous condition; display of attention; Ex. make a fuss over the baby
conciliatoryintended to gain goodwill or favor or to reduce hostility : tending or intended to conciliate
progenitoran ancestor in the direct line : forefather
resignationan act or instance of resigning something : surrender
flinchto withdraw or shrink from or as if from pain : wince