Read this excerpt from "The Raven."What this grim, ungainly, ghastly, gaunt, and ominous bird of yore Meant in croaking "Nevermore."

The words “grim,” “ghastly,” and “ominous” describe something frightening or threatening. In context, the raven seems to make the speaker feel more afraid, so “scarier” is the best choice.

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