From the words lettered A-D below each of the following sentences, choose the word or group of words that is nearest in meaning to the underlined word as it is used in the sentences.
Some believe it is ominous for the owl to perch on the roof of a house.
"Ominous" means giving the impression that something bad is going to happen; threatening. "Portentous" means giving a sign or warning that something unusually bad or unpleasant is going to happen. "Prophetic" means accurately describing or predicting what will happen in the future.
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