Emotional is preferred to emotive when describing a display of emotion: he was given an emotional (not emotive) welcome Collins English Dictionary - Complete & Unabridged 2012 Digital Edition Â© William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 Â© HarperCollins
portent (plural portents ) Something that portends an event about to occur, especially an unfortunate or evil event; an omen. A portending; significance a howl of dire portentâ. Something regarded as portentous; a marvel; prodigy.
threshold. n. 1. (Building) Also called: doorsill a sill, esp one made of stone or hardwood, placed at a doorway. 2. any doorway or entrance. 3. the starting point of an experience, event, or venture: on the threshold of manhood.