Opals come in a variety of colors, and they range from opaque to transparent. The most desirable opals are known as the precious opals. They have a special iridescent quality. As you move the opal under light, it shows a spectrum of colors.
Which words provide the best context clues for the meaning of iridescent?
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"transparent, variety, opals"
"transparent, variety, opals"
"opaque, quality, desirable"
"opaque, quality, desirable"
"variety, light, spectrum of colors"
"variety, light, spectrum of colors"
"opals, special, precious"
"opals, special, precious"
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The best context clues for the meaning of "iridescent" are found in the response:
"variety, light, spectrum of colors"
These words suggest that iridescent relates to a visual quality that involves changing colors, which aligns with the definition of iridescence.
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