Choose from the options A to E the one that is NEAREST IN MEANING TO THE UNDERLINED WORD.
Some people believe that it is ominous for the dog to bark at night.
- dangerous
- fearful
- frightening
- horrible
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threatening
The correct answer is: E
Explanation
"Ominous" refers to something that suggests or indicates a future event, often a negative or threatening one. Therefore, "threatening" is the nearest in meaning to "ominous."