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.%0D%0A%0D%0AWhich words provide the best context clues for the meaning of iridescent?%0D%0A%0D%0A(1 point)%0D%0AResponses%0D%0A%0D%0A"variety, light, spectrum of colors"%0D%0A"variety, light, spectrum of colors"%0D%0A%0D%0A"opals, special, precious"%0D%0A"opals, special, precious"%0D%0A%0D%0A"opaque, quality, desirable"%0D%0A"opaque, quality, desirable"%0D%0A%0D%0A"transparent, variety, opals"
The words that provide the best context clues for the meaning of "iridescent" are "variety, light, spectrum of colors." These words suggest that the iridescent quality of opals refers to their ability to display a range of colors when moved under light.
The words that provide the best context clues for the meaning of iridescent in this passage are "variety, light, spectrum of colors."
