Use the context clue in the sentence to answer the question.

The aroma of oregano, garlic, and sun dried tomatoes simmering filled the apartment as Carolyn prepared the dinner for her friends.
In the sentence, the word aroma means _____.
a smell
b food
c cooking
d spices

a smell

a smell

To answer this question, we can use the context clue provided in the sentence. The sentence mentions "oregano, garlic, and sun dried tomatoes simmering," which implies that various ingredients are being cooked together. The word "aroma" is used to describe the smell that fills the apartment. Hence, the word "aroma" in this context means a smell. Therefore, the correct answer is option a) a smell.