Multiple choice

Directions: Choose the word from the options which is similar in meaning to the given word.

Ominous

  1. Promising

  2. Cheery

  3. Encouraging

  4. Threatening

  5. None of these
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
D Correct answer
Explanation

Ominous means suggesting that something bad or unpleasant is about to happen; threatening or portending evil. Threatening (option D) is the correct synonym as it directly captures this sense of danger or impending harm. The other options (Promising, Cheery, Encouraging) all have positive connotations opposite to ominous.

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