Question

what is the meaning of the word propitious as used in the passage? the old saying
ed sky in morning, sailor take warning; red sky at night, sailor’s delight\ may have some truth to it—at least, in mid-latitude regions of the world, where weather systems usually move from west to east. as red skies are associated with areas of high pressure, red light in the east—a red sunrise—means that a high-pressure system is moving away from you, taking the favorable weather with it. red light in the west—a red sunset—means that the high-pressure system is moving toward you, indicating that a propitious day of weather is coming your way. options: harsh or unpleasant; advantageous or promising; unpredictable or uncertain

Explanation:

To determine the meaning of "propitious", we analyze the context. The passage states a red sunset (red light in the west) means a high - pressure system is moving toward you, bringing a "propitious day of weather". A high - pressure system moving toward you is associated with favorable weather. "Harsh or unpleasant" is the opposite of favorable. "Unpredictable or uncertain" doesn't match the idea of a high - pressure system bringing known, good - looking weather. "Advantageous or promising" fits as favorable weather is advantageous and the coming of a high - pressure system is promising for good weather.

Answer:

advantageous or promising