Question

Look at these word parts.

omin from Latin, meaning "omen," an occurrence that indicates a future event

-ous characterized by

Based on these word parts, what is the correct definition of ominous?

Responses

threatening, foreboding

threatening, foreboding

stormy, dark

stormy, dark

yearning, longing

yearning, longing

unhappy, wretched

Answer 1

Based on the word parts "omin," meaning "omen" or a sign of a future event, and "-ous," meaning "characterized by," the correct definition of "ominous" is "threatening, foreboding."