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.

Which word best completes the sentence for the author’s purpose?

A. odor
B. scent
C. flavor
D. stench

Respuesta :

Stench is the answer. It describes it better than scent or odor, and flavor isn't fitting.
Stench because stench is usually a word to describe a smell that is irritating or smells bad opposed to odor or scent in which are more neutral