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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

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  1. 10 November, 23:50
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    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
  2. 11 November, 00:12
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    i would say the answer is B. Sneaky
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