In this context, the word "extravagant" likely refers to stories that are elaborate, exaggerated, or overly sensational. It suggests that Mrs. Jack is easily captivated or excited by tales that are larger than life or that contain unrestrained imagination.
Read the sentence from paragraph 5.
This talk fired Mrs. Jack with a curious excitement, for she believed any extravagant story.
What do you think the word extravagant means as it is used in this sentence?
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