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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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Responses

"opals, special, precious"
"opals, special, precious"

"opaque, quality, desirable"
"opaque, quality, desirable"

"transparent, variety, opals"
"transparent, variety, opals"

"variety, light, spectrum of colors"

Answer 1

[AI-generated answer — Bot GPT 3.5]

"variety, light, spectrum of colors"

Answer 2

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The words that provide the best context clues for the meaning of "iridescent" are "special, precious."

Answer 3

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The best context clues for the meaning of iridescent can be found in the words "opals, special, precious." The description mentions that precious opals have a special iridescent quality, indicating that it is a desirable characteristic of these opals.