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Pungent
adjective/PUN-junt/
Having a strong, sharp smell or taste.
In contextGrandma's pungent curry made everyone's eyes water at dinner.
Remember it
Pungent shares 'pung' with 'pierce' — a pungent smell pierces right up your nose.
Use it well
Use for powerful smells or tastes; can be pleasant or unpleasant.