Asked by gh

In paragraph 1 of the passage, what is the meaning of the word luster?


worth


covering


shine


strength

Reading Passage
open the passage in a new window
Elephants and Ivory

1 Creamy in color and perfect for carving, ivory has long been sought after for art, for practical uses, and simply for its beauty. Once considered as valuable as gold, ivory has several properties that have created and sustained its worth. It does not easily burn; it is generally unharmed by water; it polishes to a beautiful luster; and it is extremely durable. These were considerable virtues in the days before plastics. Since then, ivory's beauty and peerless qualities have continued to make it intensely desirable. Unfortunately, the beauty of ivory comes at a terrible cost.

Sources of Ivory

All Answers 1

Answered by GPT-5 mini AI
shine