Use the excerpt below to answer the question.
The family worked together to make the house look spooky and inviting. They hung garlands of bats and webs around the windows, placed orange and black candles, and carved faces into the pumpkins. They used the lights to create a creepy atmosphere as they illuminated the windows and doorways. By the time they were done, the decorations were ornate and over-the-top, but the house was the best-looking one on the block.
Which context clues help you identify the meaning of the word ornate in the last sentence? Be sure to select ALL that apply.
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garlands
garlands
family
family
over-the-top
over-the-top
decorations
decorations
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The context clues that help identify the meaning of the word "ornate" in the last sentence are:
- decorations: This implies that the decorations were elaborate or highly decorated.
- over-the-top: This phrase suggests that the decorations were excessive or extravagant, which is consistent with the definition of ornate.