Read the excerpt below and answer the question. These outcasts, or osu, seeing that the new religion welcomed twins and such abominations, thought that it was possible that they would also be received. (p. 155) Find the definition for the word "abomination" in the dictionary. Provide the definition for the word and, explain how the nuances of the sentence would be lost if "abomination" were replaced with the word "horror."

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Gummy Pop

30 May, 20:28

Read the excerpt below and answer the question. These outcasts, or osu, seeing that the new religion welcomed twins and such abominations, thought that it was possible that they would also be received. (p. 155) Find the definition for the word "abomination" in the dictionary. Provide the definition for the word and, explain how the nuances of the sentence would be lost if "abomination" were replaced with the word "horror."

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Elf · Answer 1

I believe the word horror would insert the feeling of fear except disgust in this sentence.

The word "abomination" is defined as the thing that causes loathing, disgust or the feeling of hatred. If the word abomination would be replaced with the word horror in this sentence it would insert the feeling of fear as the word horror represents the intense feeling of fear, shock, or disgust.