Which of the following words is closest in meaning to “Auspicious”?

Auspicious means favourable; promising good fortune.

• Correct answer - fortunate: it has the same meaning as Auspicious.
• unfortunate: unlucky - wrong, it does not mean the same as Auspicious.
• despairing: losing all hope - wrong, it does not mean the same as Auspicious.
• impressive: making a strong good impression - wrong, it does not mean the same as Auspicious.