Senses awaken suddenly.

Meaning: This means that the physical powers used to perceive things around them are becoming aware of the pleasant smells from the food in a sudden or abrupt manner.

Choice of Words: Senses are the physical powers that humans and animals use to perceive things around them, such as sight, smell, taste, touch, and hearing. Awaken is a verb that means to wake up or become aware of something. Suddenly is an adverb that means abruptly or without warning.

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