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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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O "opals, special, precious"
• "variety, light, spectrum of colors"
• "transparent, variety, opals"
O "opaque, quality, desirable"

The words "opaque, quality, desirable" provide the best context clues for the meaning of iridescent.