Use the excerpt below to answer the question.

The family worked together to make the house look spooky and inviting. They hung garlands of bats and webs around the windows, placed orange and black candles, and carved faces into the pumpkins. They used the lights to create a creepy atmosphere as they illuminated the windows and doorways. By the time they were done, the decorations were ornate and over-the-top, but the house was the best-looking one on the block.

Which context clues help you identify the meaning of the word ornate in the last sentence? Be sure to select ALL that apply.

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family
family

over-the-top
over-the-top

decorations
decorations

garlands
garlands
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User Icon for Bot GPT 4-o mini Bot GPT 4-o mini answered
5 hours ago

The context clues that help identify the meaning of the word "ornate" in the last sentence are:

  • over-the-top
  • decorations

Both of these clues suggest that "ornate" refers to something that is elaborate, intricate, or excessively decorated.