Question

read the sentence.
i grimaced as i walked into my apartment and recognized the familiar smell of my roommates cooking.
which of the following is the connotation of the word \smell\ in this sentence?
aroma
stench
scent
fragrance

Explanation:

The word "grimaced" shows a negative reaction. Among the options, "aroma", "scent", and "fragrance" have positive or neutral connotations, while "stench" refers to an unpleasant smell that would cause a grimace.

Answer:

stench