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Excerpt from: The Catching of Unshelled Fish

Olive Green (Myrtle Reed)

An unshelled fish is lively and elusive past the power of words to portray, and in this, undoubtedly, lies its desirability.

Which is the correct meaning for elusive as it is used in this sentence?
A)
nonsensical
B)
unable to be seen
C)
to make beautiful, as by ornamentation
D)
tending to escape capture or comprehension

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Answer:

D

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By on the given excerpt from: The Catching of Unshelled Fish
Olive Green (Myrtle Reed), the correct meaning of the word elusive as it is used in this sentence would be option D. tending to escape capture or comprehension. Hope this answers your question.
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