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
rebateto reduce the force or activity of : diminish
victualsfood usable by people
fraya usually disorderly or protracted fight, struggle, or dispute
appellationan identifying name or title : designation
salaciousarousing or appealing to sexual desire or imagination
knacka special ready capacity that is hard to analyze or teach
eulogistica commendatory oration or writing especially in honor of one deceased
sullengloomily or resentfully silent or repressed
licensepermission to act
preeminenthaving paramount rank, dignity, or importance : outstanding