Question : Select the option that can be used as a one-word substitute for the given group of words.
Evoking a keen sense of sadness or regret
Option 1: Pungent
Option 2: Poignant
Option 3: Impactful
Option 4: Unaffecting
Correct Answer: Poignant
Solution : The first option is correct.
Poignant
is an adjective that describes something that evokes a deep sense of sadness or regret, often with a mixture of sympathy and emotional intensity.
Pungent
refers to a strong, sharp smell or taste and does not convey the specific emotional aspect of sadness or regret.
Impactful
generally refers to something that has a significant impact, but it does not specifically capture the emotional tone of sadness or regret.
Unaffecting
means not causing an emotional response and is the opposite of what is described in the given group of words.
Therefore, the option that can be used as a one-word substitute for evoking a keen sense of sadness or regret is poignant.
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