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Something that is _____________touches you deeply and might give you a lump in your throat.

A _____________event, image, remark etc makes you feel great sadness and pity.

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The answer is

poignant (adjective) Pay attention to the pronunciation: poignant /ˈpɔɪ.njənt/

*The photograph awakens poignant memories.

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Read more about poignant here: http://www.vocabulary.com/dictionary/poingant#word=poignant