Multiple choice Directions: Choose the option nearest in meaning to the word in bold. Olfactory Blunt Concerning the sense of smell Close Meddlesome Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself B Correct answer Explanation Olfactory relates to the sense of smell, as in the olfactory nerves or olfactory system. Option B correctly identifies this meaning. The other options are unrelated: Blunt means not sharp, Close means near, and Meddlesome means interfering.