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what is the correct denotation for the word \ominous?\
shocking and frightening
showing a calculation
exhibiting an omen
monotonous and slow
The denotation of a word is its literal, dictionary definition. "Ominous" originates from the Latin word "ominosus," which relates to omens. The literal meaning refers to something that suggests an omen, typically a bad one. The other options describe related connotations or unrelated concepts: "shocking and frightening" is a common connotation, while the remaining options are unrelated to the word's definition.
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exhibiting an omen