Use the excerpt to answer the question.%0D%0A%0D%0AOpals 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"opals, special, precious"%0D%0A"opals, special, precious"%0D%0A%0D%0A"variety, light, spectrum of colors"%0D%0A"variety, light, spectrum of colors"%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 in the excerpt are "special" and "precious".
The word "iridescent" refers to a quality that is described as showing a spectrum of colors when it is moved under light. In the given excerpt, the words "opals," "special," and "precious" provide the best context clues for the meaning of iridescent. These words suggest that the special and desirable opals possess the quality of iridescence, as they display a range of colors when light is shone upon them. Hence, the correct answer is "opals, special, precious."
