What is the meaning of 'EPHEMERAL' in: 'The blooming of the rare mountain orchid is ephemeral, lasting only a few fleeting hours'?
Answer and explanation
Correct answer: C. transitory, brief, and lasting for a very short time
- Step 1: 'Ephemeral' comes from Greek 'lasting only a day'. Context clue 'lasting only a few fleeting hours' confirms brevity. Answer: transitory, brief, and lasting for a very short time. Why not the others: 'Permanent' is an antonym; 'fragrant' and 'lethal' are unrelated.
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