Consider the sentence: 'The decrepit old house, with its sagging porch and broken windows, cast a **somber** shadow over the neighborhood.' Which word could best replace 'somber' to maintain the sentence's tone of gloom and seriousness?
✓ Correct Answer: Option C
The description of the house as 'decrepit' and having 'sagging porch and broken windows' establishes a tone of sadness or gloom. 'Melancholy' directly conveys a similar feeling of deep sadness or gloominess, matching the existing tone.
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