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Read the following excerpt about Cleopatra, a queen of Egypt. Then, answer the question that follows.

"Thus perished the famous Cleopatra, whose marvelous attractions and enchanting fascinations of beauty and unequalled display of pomp and royal magnificence make parts of her story read like the wonderful tales of the Arabian Nights; but whose selfish ambition and treachery shrouded her terrible end in the impenetrable blackness of hopeless despair."

Using your knowledge of affixes and roots, what is the best definition of the word "impenetrable" as used in this sentence?

A. Able to move across
B. Able to go between
C. Capable of anything
D. Not able to be passed through



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Final answer:

The word 'impenetrable' in this context means 'Not able to be passed through.'


Explanation:

Impenetrable is best defined as Not able to be passed through in this context. The passage describes Cleopatra's terrible end as shrouded in the darkness of hopeless despair, emphasizing the idea of something that cannot be penetrated or passed through.


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