According to the passage, select the word that best matches the meaning of **"Ominous"**.

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1. The word **"Ominous"** generally means something that suggests or indicates a potential danger or threat.

2. Let's analyze the options:
   - (a) *Propitious*: Means favorable or indicating a good chance of success, which is opposite in meaning.
   - (b) *Threatening*: Means indicating possible harm or danger, which aligns well with "Ominous".
   - (c) *Cacophony*: Refers to a harsh, unpleasant mixture of sounds, unrelated in meaning.
   - (d) *Ubiquitous*: Means present everywhere, which does not relate to the meaning of "Ominous".

3. Therefore, the word that closely matches the meaning of "Ominous" is **(b) Threatening**.

**Answer:** (b) Threatening

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