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Q74. According to the passage, choose the most suitable word that has a similar meaning as “ominous”.

1. propitious
2. threatening
3. cacophony
4. ubiquitous
5. disparate

Correct answer: threatening

Solution

"Ominous" means suggesting that something bad is likely to happen. "Threatening" is the closest synonym among the options.

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