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acrid


Pronunciation: /ˈakrid /
adjective
1 Having an irritatingly strong and unpleasant taste or smell: acrid fumes
1.1 Angry and bitter: an acrid farewell

Origin
early 18th century: formed irregularly from Latin acer, acri- 'sharp, pungent' + -id1, probably influenced by acid.

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Acrid in her scent,
On perfume she had not spent.
Acid personality
Living alone came naturally.

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