Ominous

adjective · SAT

Meaning: Suggesting that something bad is about to happen; threatening.

Example

The dark clouds gathered in an ominous way.

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Which choice best matches the meaning of “ominous”?

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D) Suggesting that something bad is about to happen; threatening.. “Ominous” means: Suggesting that something bad is about to happen; threatening.

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