Question

which of the following words comes from the latin root meaning to smell?
nose
nares
olfaction
odiferous
nostril

Explanation:

The Latin root related to smell is "olfac -" or "odor -". "Olfaction" comes from the Latin "olfacere" meaning to smell. "Odiferous" contains the root "odor -" which is related to smell. "Nose", "nares", and "nostril" are related to the organ of smell, not the action of smelling from Latin roots.

Answer:

C. olfaction, D. odiferous