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
pithyconsisting of or abounding in pith
expatiateto move about freely or at will : wander
satyra sylvan deity in Greek mythology having certain characteristics of a horse or goat and fond of Dionysian revelry
sleightdeceitful craftiness
collaborateto work jointly with others or together especially in an intellectual endeavor
jesta joking or mocking remark
irasciblemarked by hot temper and easily provoked anger
enumerateto ascertain the number of : count
remissionthe act or process of remitting
neologisma new word, usage, or expression