noun · Hard SAT word

    Pungency

    sharpness; wit having a sharp and caustic quality

    Pungency in a sentence

    The pungency of her wit made her observations both amusing and stinging.

    Synonyms for pungency

    • sharpness
    • acidity
    • bite

    Antonyms for pungency

    • blandness
    • mildness
    • softness

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    Vocabulary like pungency appears on the Digital SAT in Words-in-Context questions, where you choose the word that fits a passage's meaning and tone. You can also drill this word with vocabulary flashcards.

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