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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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User Sentry
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Answer:

i would say the answer is B. Sneaky

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User Yvolk
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Answer:

a. horrible

Step-by-step 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

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