More rich vocabulary associated with smell | Starter Quiz | Oak National Academy

Which image represents the word pungent?

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Answer explanation

Brick's shoes smell so pungent that he is turning away from them in disgust.

Which image represents the word putrid?

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Answer explanation

Bogart is eating a putrid sandwich that has gone mouldy because it is so old.

Which image represents the word toxic?

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Answer explanation

Grit is dipping a chicken drumstick into the toxic liquid and it is melting it away. Luckily, Grit is wearing a protective suit so the toxic substance cannot harm him.

Select the correct definition of faint.

• overwhelming or unbearable

• stuffy and stale

• barely noticeable or slight

Answer explanation

Faint means barely noticeable or slight; like the trace of a delicious smell carried on the breeze.

Select the correct definition of overpowering.

• overwhelming or unbearable

• stuffy and stale

• barely noticeable or slight

Answer explanation

Overpowering means overwhelming or unbearable; like a smell so strong it knocks you over.

Select the correct definition of musty.

• rotten and decayed

• stuffy and stale

• barely noticeable or slight

Answer explanation

Musty means stuffy and stale; like the smell of an old, stinky jumper that badly needs a wash.