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ominous

/ˈɒmɪnəs/adjective

Of or pertaining to an omen or to omens; being or exhibiting an omen; significant.

Example sentence

  • “California poll support for Jerry Brown's tax increases has ominous implications for U.S. taxpayers too Los Angeles Times Headline April 25, 2011”

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onerousImposing or constituting a physical, mental, or figurative load which can be borne only with effort; burdensome.omeletUS standard spelling of omelette.onionA monocotyledonous plant (Allium cepa), allied to garlic, used as vegetable and spice.ointmentA viscous preparation of oils and/or fats, usually containing medication, used as a treatment or as an emollient.opaqueAn area of darkness; a place or region with no light.offspringA person's daughter or son; a person's child.