Based on the context, which word best replaces the word "odious" in this

sentence from "The Black Cat," by Edgar Allan Poe?

I did not, for some weeks, strike, or otherwise violently ill

use it; but gradually - very gradually - I came to look

upon it with unutterable loathing, and to flee silently from

its odious presence, as from the breath of a pestilence.

O

A. Horrible

B. Sneaky

O

C. Lovable

O

D. Joyous

Answer quickly

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Nehemiah Rowe

10 November, 22:44

Based on the context, which word best replaces the word "odious" in this

sentence from "The Black Cat," by Edgar Allan Poe?

I did not, for some weeks, strike, or otherwise violently ill

use it; but gradually - very gradually - I came to look

upon it with unutterable loathing, and to flee silently from

its odious presence, as from the breath of a pestilence.

O

A. Horrible

B. Sneaky

O

C. Lovable

O

D. Joyous

Answer quickly

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Answers (2)

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Jaden Chase · Answer 1

a. horrible

Explanation:

From the context provided, we can tell the narrator cannot stand his cat anymore. His word choice (e. g. loathing) emphasize his new found hate. Horrible is well fit in this paragraph.

odious adj.

extremely unpleasant, repulsive

Carlo Haas · Answer 2

i would say the answer is B. Sneaky