Vigor

Part of Speech: noun

Definition: Physical strength and good health.

Source: Google Dictionary

Found in “America” by Claude McKay Line 5

This definition helps the reader of the poem to understand line 5 more clearly by knowing the definition of vigor.  Line 5 “Her vigor flows like tides into my blood” is saying that her tough love and firmness causes him to become stronger as a person.

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