Remembering that the Latin suffix -tion means “the state or condition of” and the Latin root apparare means “to appear,” use the context clues provided in the passage to determine the meaning of apparition. Write your definition of “apparition” here and tell how you got it.
Definition: Apparition is the state or condition of something appearing suddenly or unexpectedly.
Explanation: By breaking down the word into its parts (appar- from apparare meaning "to appear" and -ition meaning "the state or condition of"), I was able to determine that apparition likely has to do with something suddenly appearing or manifesting. The passage also helps support this definition by describing apparitions as being elusive and mysterious, suggesting that they are something that appears unexpectedly.