Both Uses of
acrid
in
Tenth Grade Bleeds
- The floorboards creaked slightly as he made his way inside, and that familiar acrid stench of smoke invaded his nostrils.†
Chpt 14. *acrid = harsh or caustic
- The smell of acrid smoke filled his nostrils, and fire lit up his sleeve.†
Chpt 24.
Definition:
harsh and unpleasant -- especially used to describe a sharp smell or taste, or a tone of voice or comment