It's either how brutal Odysseus and his men are or how hot the spear actually is. I'd have to read what came before or after to make the correct assumption.
Wait I think you didn’t finish your assignment
B) Antonyms, because sweet means “having the pleasant taste characteristic of sugar or honey; not salty, sour, or bitter.” while pungent means “having a sharply strong taste or smell.” So, they are antonyms.
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