Question

read the passage. then, select the synonym of the word in bold. the old saying
ed sky in morning, sailor take warning; red sky at night, sailors 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.

Explanation:

The word "propitious" means favorable or auspicious. In the context of the passage, it refers to good weather. "Favorable" is a synonym as it also implies something positive and beneficial regarding the weather situation.

Answer:

Favorable