The best words that provide context clues for the meaning of "iridescent" are "variety, light, spectrum of colors." These words suggest the way the opal reflects light and shows different colors, which is indicative of iridescence.
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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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"opaque, quality, desirable"
"opaque, quality, desirable"
"transparent, variety, opals"
"transparent, variety, opals"
"opals, special, precious"
"opals, special, precious"
"variety, light, spectrum of colors
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