poetaster, n. rhymster, verse-monger, versifier.

poetical, a. metrical, rhythmic.

poetry, n. [verse], [rhyme], poems, poesy, orthometry, [versification], prosody, poetics. Antonym: prose. Associated word: anthology.

poignant, a. [pricking], [piercing], [pungent].

point, n. [prick], [gad], [goad]; punctilio, [nicety], [subtlety]; poignancy, [sting]; degree, [step], [stage]; ferrule; zenith ([highest point]); nadir ([lowest point]); aiglet, tag; apex, [tip].

point, v. [aim], [level], [direct]; [show], [indicate], designate; punctuate; taper.

point-blank, a. [direct], [plain], [unqualified], [unreserved].

pointed, a. [sharp], picked, [peaked], [tapering], conical. Antonyms: pointless, [dull].

pointer, n. [indicator], index.

pointing, n. sharpening; punctuation; designation, [indication].