An author writes the following sentences and plans to use them in a descriptive passage.As Brianna neared the site of the garbage landfill, the _____ became overwhelming. Smells she could not even identify pierced her nostrils and temporarily overcame her senses.

The sentence describes unpleasant smells that pierce Brianna’s nostrils and overwhelm her, so the best word is “stench,” which means a very unpleasant smell. “Odor” is more neutral, “scent” often suggests a pleasant smell, and “flavor” refers to taste.

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