The composer's work was praised for its ineffable beauty, conveying emotions so profound that critics struggled to describe their experience in words.
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readingAs used in the text, what does the word "ineffable" most nearly mean?
A
ordinary
B
brief
C
unpleasant
D
indescribable
Correct Answer: D
Choice D is the best answer. The passage describes critics "struggling to describe their experience." "Indescribable" means too great to be expressed in words, precisely fitting this transcendent quality.
Choice A is incorrect because "ordinary" would not defy description. Choice B is incorrect because "brief" refers to length, not quality. Choice C is incorrect because "unpleasant" contradicts praised beauty.