Which text uses the word nauseous in its traditional sense?
A: Brooke couldn't tolerate the nauseous odor emanating from the landfill, so she rolled up her car windows as she drove past.
B: The odor emanating from the landfill made Brooke so nauseous that she had to roll up the car windows as she drove past.
The first text uses nauseous in its traditional sense: causing disgust or nausea.
Brooke couldn't tolerate the nauseous odor emanating from the landfill, so she rolled up her car windows as she drove past.
The second text uses nauseous in its nontraditional sense: feeling disgusted or nauseated.
The odor emanating from the landfill made Brooke so nauseous that she had to roll up the car windows as she drove past.
Most style guides recommend to use the traditional sense of the word nauseous because it is considered more standard.