Read the sentence.I grimaced as I walked into my apartment and recognized the familiar smell of my roommate’s cooking. Which of the following is the connotation of the word “smell” in this sentence?

The word “grimaced” suggests the speaker dislikes the cooking smell, so “smell” has a negative connotation here. “Stench” means an unpleasant or offensive smell, making it the best choice. “Aroma,” “scent,” and “fragrance” usually suggest a pleasant smell.

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