Use the paragraph to answer the question.
Fall is a time of reflection. The days are shorter, and the nights longer, as the summer fades away and winter approaches. The world around us is in transition, and we are reminded of the impermanence of life. This can be a time of great introspection and soul-searching.
Which set of context clues BEST points to the correct definition of impermanence in the third sentence?
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A. "reflection, transition, soul-searching"
B. "reflection, shorter, longer"
C. "longer, winter, great"
D. "fall, nights, summer"
Which is the answer?