Word of the day

ominous

1. giving the impression that something bad or unpleasant is going to happen; threatening; inauspicious

“there were ominous dark clouds gathering overhead”

adjective

/ˈɑmənəs/

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ominous

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Choose the word that best fits in the phrase

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"The abandoned house had an ominous look, like it held a _____ past."

Select three words related to ominous

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  • breezy
  • joyful
  • colorful
  • menacing
  • grim
  • dire

Choose the phrase that uses ominous correctly

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Find a word related to ominous

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