The manuscript's enigmatic final chapter left many readers puzzled, with its symbolic imagery open to multiple interpretations that scholars continue to debate decades after publication.
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readingAs used in the text, what does the word "enigmatic" most nearly mean?
A
lengthy
B
boring
C
mysterious
D
final
Correct Answer: C
Choice C is the best answer. The passage describes readers being "puzzled" by imagery with "multiple interpretations." "Mysterious" captures this quality of being difficult to understand.
Choice A is incorrect because "lengthy" refers to length, not clarity. Choice B is incorrect because "boring" contradicts ongoing scholarly interest. Choice D is incorrect because "final" describes position, not quality.