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What does "ephemeral" mean in: "The beauty of cherry blossoms is ephemeral, lasting only a few days"?

A Permanent
B Short-lived
C Magnificent
D Mysterious

✓ Correct Answer: Option B

The context clue "lasting only a few days" tells us ephemeral means short-lived or fleeting.

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