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
denounceto pronounce especially publicly to be blameworthy or evil
gratuitysomething given voluntarily or beyond obligation usually for some service
machinationsan act of machinating
tokena piece resembling a coin issued for use (as for fare on a bus) by a particular group on specified terms
sidetracksiding
dismissto permit or cause to leave
unobtrusivenot obtrusive : not blatant, arresting, or aggressive : inconspicuous
obfuscateto throw into shadow : darken
gustthe sensation of taste
usurpto seize and hold (office, place, functions, powers, etc.) in possession by force or without right