Question

read the sentence from the passage. \with the dark waves crashing against the rocks, and the cold waters reaching up to her ankles, the thought of a strange man emerging from the turbulent waters was ominous.\ what does the word ominous most likely mean? a. likely b. encouraging c. menacing d. irritating

Explanation:

The sentence describes a foreboding and threatening - like situation with dark waves and the thought of a strange man emerging. "Ominous" means giving the impression that something bad or unpleasant is going to happen, which is similar to "menacing".

Answer:

C. menacing