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pungent

/ˈpʌndʒənt/
pun · gent ˈpʌn · dʒənt
English Definition
adj. having a strong, sharp smell or taste
中文释义
刺鼻的
Significado en Español
picante, acre
한국어 뜻
자극적인, 매운
Nghĩa Tiếng Việt
hăng, cay nồng
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Practice — Synonym (ISEE Verbal)

Choose the best synonym for the word “pungent”:

  1. A faint
  2. B mild
  3. C bland
  4. D acrid
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D — acrid. “pungent” means adj. having a strong, sharp smell or taste

Common questions about “pungent”

What does “pungent” mean?

pungent — adj. having a strong, sharp smell or taste. In Chinese: 刺鼻的.

How do you pronounce “pungent”?

pungent is pronounced /ˈpʌndʒənt/. It breaks into 2 syllables: pun · gent.

Is “pungent” an ISEE Basic-level word?

Yes. pungent appears on the iSEE Vocab Basic list, which covers 2445 words for the ISEE and SSAT.

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